While legislation aimed at addressing sexual harassment in the workplace died late last month, another bill aimed at measuring sexual assault data found support from a Driftwood-area lawmaker.
With the help of State Rep. Donna Howard (D-Austin), State Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) successfully added an amendment to House Bill (HB) 1 to add funding for the examination and investigation of reported sexual assault offenses in the state. HB 1 is the budget for the state for the next two years.
There is no comprehensive data for the State of Texas on how reported sexual assaults will result in prosecution, according to the representatives. The duo worked together on the amendment that requires the State Auditor to conduct an audit on the disposition of sexual assault investigations.
