Scott brings the good news that a requirement of written consent for a search at a traffic is one step closer to reality. As Rep. Pena reports, there was an effort to kill it at the third reading, but it had a big enough cushion to survive a few defections. It's still possible that Gov. Perry could veto it, but for now things look good.
Posted by Charles Kuffner on May 26, 2005 to That's our Lege | TrackBackDoes it apply to the ATF?
Posted by: Laurence Simon on May 26, 2005 9:46 AMDoes it apply to the ATF?
No, but last I'd heard the BATF isn't in the habit of pulling over motorists.
Posted by: Mathwiz on June 1, 2005 5:10 PM