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Amend HB 677 as follows:
(1) On page 1, between lines 5 and 6, insert the following
sections, appropriately numbered:
SECTION ____. Section 571.122, Government Code, is amended
by adding Subsection (b-1) to read as follows:
(b-1) An individual must be a resident of this state to be
eligible to file a sworn complaint with the commission. A copy of
one of the following documents must be attached to the complaint:
(1) the complainant's driver's license or personal
identification certificate issued under Chapter 521,
Transportation Code, or commercial driver's license issued under
Chapter 522, Transportation Code; or
(2) a utility bill, bank statement, government check,
paycheck, or other government document that:
(A) shows the name and address of the
complainant; and
(B) is dated not more than 30 days before the date
on which the complaint is filed.
SECTION ____. Subchapter E, Chapter 571, Government Code,
is amended by adding Section 571.1221 to read as follows:
Sec. 571.1221. DISMISSAL OF COMPLAINT FILED AT DIRECTION OR
URGING OF NONRESIDENT. At any stage of a proceeding under this
subchapter, the commission shall dismiss the complaint if the
commission determines that the complaint was filed at the direction
or urging of a person who is not a resident of this state.
(2) On page 2, line 4, strike "Section 571.142, Government
Code, as added by this Act, applies" and substitute "Section
571.122, Government Code, as amended by this Act, and Sections
571.1221 and 571.142, Government Code, as added by this Act,
apply".