Highlights 77th Texas Legislature - Senate

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REGULATORY
77 th Texas Legislature
Requires labeling of toys and games for children and parts of those toys and games to be in accordance
with the board’s rules, which in turn must be consistent with federal guidelines and regulations adopted
under FHSA. Also requires specific labeling of latex balloons, small balls, marbles, and any toys or games
which contain such items. Further, it requires a review of art materials by a toxicologist and labeling
consistent with FHSA.
Provides for several penalties for certain violations including the authority of the commissioner to order
recalls of articles containing hazardous substances and to recover costs of the recall in an action brought in
a district court of Travis County.
Regulation of Bail Bond Sureties - S.B. 1119
by Senator Armbrister
House Sponsor: Representative Hinojosa
Under current law, a person seeking a bail bond license (license) is not required to have had any
experience in the bail bond business or to have completed continuing legal education in bail bond or
criminal law.
Authorizes a county bail bond board to regulate bail bond solicitations or advertisements to protect the
public from harassment, fraud, or misrepresentation.
Requires a license holder to maintain an office in the county in which the bail bondsman holds a license.
Prohibits a person from accepting or receiving from a bail bondsman money, property, or any other thing of
value as payment for employment with a bonding business if, within the preceding 10 years, the person has
been convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or of a felony.
Sets forth updated provisions related to the bail bondsman application and eligibility requirements.
Grace Periods and Beverage Permits - S.B. 1236
by Senator Cain
House Sponsor: Representative Wilson
The Alcoholic Beverage Code authorizes a licensee to renew a permit up to 10 days after the expiration
date of the license if the licensee pays an additional fee per permit and files appropriate applications.
Authorizes the holder of a license or permit issued under this code to renew the license or permit rather
than reapply for an original license or permit if, not later than the 30 th , rather than the 10 th , day after the
date of expiration of the license or permit, the holder files a renewal application, and pays a late, rather than
renewal, fee.
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