Texas considers making it harder for police to hold seized property

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The latest step to curb “civil asset forfeiture” will play out in a Texas House subcommittee Wednesday. A select group of lawmakers will hear public testimony on a bill that is expected to make it harder for law enforcement to keep seized property from persons suspected of involvement with crime or illegal activity.
Critics say the practice creates a near impossible situation for someone to get their property back and it stays in the hands of law enfor