Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Lawmakers eye reforms for Texas asset forfeitures

After hearing horror stories about innocent owners losing their property and officials using seized funds to party or travel, Texas legislators are seeking to reform state asset forfeiture laws. Under the Texas law aimed at funding law enforcement and hitting criminals where it hurts — their wallets — people can have their property confiscated even if they’re never charged with a crime.

Diane Jennings reports: http://dallasne.ws/g5Oab6

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