Rep. Miklos reports on his journey to Austin to serve you in the Texas Legislature.
July 27th, 2010
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Working for You in Austin
This summer, Representative Miklos returns to House District 101 after having completed a successful Legislative Session in Austin. He authored/joint authored and sponsored, then passed, the following legislation that advances our state’s efforts in law enforcement and public safety.
SB 418
Relating to the compilation, maintenance, and release of information in a criminal street gang intelligence database by law enforcement agencies and criminal justice agencies.
HB 1060
Relating to certain procedures for forwarding a warrant of arrest or a complaint in a criminal case.
HB 1544
Relating to court proceedings for a plea of guilty or nolo contendere for a misdemeanor punishable by fine only.
HB 1960
Relating to the payment for an appearance as a witness for certain peace officers and firefighters.
HB 2058
Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in capital cases.
HB 2168
Relating to the powers of a sheriff’s department civil service commission in certain counties regarding an appeal of a disciplinary action.
HB 2647
Relating to the quasi-judicial enforcement of certain health and safety ordinances.
HB 2932
Relating to including in the law enforcement information system information indicating that criminal defendants have committed certain additional offenses.
SB 410
Relating to the statute of limitations for a misdemeanor.
SB 413
Relating to the prosecution of a Class C misdemeanor offense for which the defendant does not appear.
SB 689
Relating to restrictions on the use of the Internet by sex offenders and to the reporting, collection, and exchange of information regarding those offenders; providing a civil penalty.
SB 1273
Relating to creating an offense for interference with certain radio frequencies.
SB 2047
Relating to the interception or the collection of information from certain communications in an investigation of criminal conduct.
SB 2162
Relating to the appointment of counsel for the purposes of community supervision revocation or appellate proceedings.
HB 1146
Relating to the hours worked during a week by firefighters in certain municipalities.
SB 461
Relating to eligibility to take the entrance examination for a beginning position in the fire department.
Representative Miklos is also proud to have passed the following:
HB 1404
Relating to the establishment and use of a columbarium by a church.
HB 1770
Relating to the Tax Increment Financing Act.
