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Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 4982 strengthens hate crime laws in Texas by increasing penalties, expanding protections to additional groups, and creating a civil liability framework for victims of hate crimes. It also establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement in investigating hate crimes and to provide resources for victims. The bill mandates hate crime awareness training for law enforcement officers and requires regular reporting on hate crime statistics.
Author
Vikki Goodwin
Contact the Author
Rep. Vikki Goodwin
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0652
Capitol Office:
EXT E2.318
E-Mail:
