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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Texas is currently considering an act
designated as H. B. 52; and
WHEREAS, such legislation provides for the assessment of additional costs of two
dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) on all offenses in the municipal courts; and
WHEREAS, costs of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) are already taxed on all
offenses except parking and pedestrian) violations; and
WHEREAS, such additional costs would only serve to discriminate against the poor
and needy;
�^^ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Fort Worth
expresses its firm opposition to H. B. 52 now being considered by the Legislature
of the State of Texas; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature of the State of Texas be requested to
oppose H. B. 52.