SB 261 - Texas
Relating to the taking of a specimen of the breath or blood of a person arrested for an intoxication offense under certain circumstances. |
Left pending in committee03/17/2009- Testimony taken in committee03/17/2009
- Considered in public hearing03/17/2009
- Scheduled for public hearing on . . .03/17/2009
Referred to Criminal Justice02/11/2009- Read first time02/11/2009
- Co-author authorized01/26/2009
- annonymous said01/22/2009
No, it says bodily injury (huge space for interpretation!).
What happened to the 4th amendment?
P.S. I don't drink. - annonymous said01/16/2009
I do not agree with this bill at all. I think we are getting to the point of ridiculous. I have had one DWI which was 21 years ago and if I ever get stopped they could request the same thing. NO. NO. NO. - Zman said01/09/2009
Try reading it. If the suspect has a prior arrest record AND the offense results in Death or serious bodily harm then the officer MAY (not must) skip the breath test and go for blood. Great bill. Go TX - annonymous said01/06/2009
This bad law would allow police to skip the breath test and just take your blood if they think you were DWI. Blood is sacred and it shouldn't be taken on a whim. The DWI laws specifically allows the police to prove intoxication via a breath or urine sample. If an officer suspects you of DWI you should be allowed the option to provide breath or urine evidence. The cops shouldn't be able to just forcibly take your blood like vampires with a badge! 
12/18/2008 - Filed11/12/2008
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate11/12/2008
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