Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 75(R)

HOUSE BILL 3062  

HOUSE AUTHOR: Hightower et al.

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-97         

SENATE SPONSOR: Whitmire

House Bill 3062 amends the Crime Victims' Compensation Act to broaden the categories of people and types of losses that are eligible for compensation from the Texas Crime Victims' Compensation Fund. In addition, the act increases the type and amount of benefits available through the fund and extends the deadlines for filing an application and reporting the crime.