3/20/06-A bill has died that sought to provide funding for a training class of Highway Patrol officers.
HB211 remained in the Senate Appropriations Committee March 14, the deadline to advance to the full Senate. It previously passed the House.
Sponsored by Rep. Johnny Stringer, D-Montrose, the bill called for appropriating $3 million to equip and train at least 50 new troopers.

3/13/06-A bill awaiting a vote before the full Senate would provide funding for a training class of Highway Patrol officers. It previously passed the House.
Sponsored by Rep. Johnny Stringer, D-Montrose, HB211 would appropriate $3 million to equip and train at least 50 new troopers.
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1/10/06-The House unanimously approved a bill that would provide funding for a training class of Highway Patrol officers.
HB211, sponsored by Rep. Johnny Stringer, D-Montrose, would appropriate $3 million to equip and train at least 50 new troopers. The bill has been sent to the Senate for further consideration.