HomeMy WebLinkAbout021144 RES - 04/23/1991A RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING LEGISLATION REVERSING THE RESULT
OF THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS DECISION REGARDING
PROOF NECESSARY TO ESTABLISH LACK
OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
WHEREAS, it is essential that state laws requiring drivers to be financially
responsible be enforceable;
WHEREAS, on April 10, 1991, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals held in
Coit v. State, that it is insufficient to prove lack of financial responsibility by showing that
a driver produced no evidence of insurance;
WHEREAS, this ruling is contrary to longtime practice and severely inhibits
enforcement; and
WHEREAS, legislation is urgently needed to correct this ruling.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City of Corpus Christi supports legislation effective
immediately, to provide for conviction for failure of a driver to present tangible evidence
of financial responsibility as prescribed by law.
SECTION 2. That the City Manager and staff are directed to advise all local
legislators and other pertinent officials of this resolution, and to take all steps necessary to
support bills overturning the result in Coit v. State.
A11EST:
City Secretary MAYOR
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APPROVED: 2.3 DAY OF p'-; 19 cl l E
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JAMES R. BRAY JR., INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY
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City Attorney
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Corpus Christi, Texas
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Mary Rhodes
Cezar Galindo
Leo Guerrero
Betty Jean Longoria
Edward A. Martin
Joe McComb
Dr. David McNichols
Clif Moss
Mary Pat Slavik
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