Police could arrest Texans who don't ID selves
April 15, 2009 3:31 PM
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas Senate has approved legislation that would allow police to arrest Texans who fail to identify themselves after being detained.
Under the bill, which passed 24-6, Texans could be arrested and charged with a crime if they refused to give their name, date of birth and address.
Opponents complained the bill would infringe on personal liberties.
Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, sponsor of the bill, said in ``in this time of homeland security issues'' the police need the power to force people they detain to identify themselves.
