House Committee on Public Safety - 74th R.S. (1995)
Committee Members
- Keith Oakley, Chair
- Kevin Bailey, Vice Chair
- Ray Allen
- Bill Carter
- Joe Driver
- Al Edwards
- Vilma Luna
- Jerry Madden
- Huey McCoulskey
Charges
- Study procedures for assets seized during arrest, including the authority and jurisdiction of the county sheriff, chief of police and the DPS; and the relationship between those offices and respective county, city and state governing entities. The study should include a review of how the proceeds of seizures and forfeitures are used.
- Study "one-call" and "dial before you dig" legislation.
- Study the Harris County contract deputy program.
- Study water safety laws for revisions that may be necessary to enhance protection of the public.
- Conduct active oversight of agencies under the committee's jurisdiction, including implementation of SB 60 74th R.S. and HB 713 74th R.S..
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