The Libertarian Party of Texas (LPTexas) supports House Bill 1363, which requires implicit bias training for state judges, judicial officers, court personnel, and licensed attorneys. This bill promotes a more impartial and fair judicial process by addressing unconscious bias that can impact justice outcomes. While LPTexas favors limiting the government's scope, we believe that where the government does exist, it must operate with strict neutrality and fairness.

Promoting Equal Treatment Under the Law
The foundation of justice is equal treatment for all individuals. HB 1363 helps ensure that personal characteristics like race, religion, gender, or disability status do not influence the outcome of legal proceedings—whether intentionally or subconsciously.

Removing Bias from Government Processes
LPTexas maintains that the government should be held to the highest standard of neutrality in its limited role. Bias—especially implicit and systemic—undermines justice and public trust. This bill is a step toward correcting that by equipping legal professionals with awareness and tools to reduce bias in their work.

Building Accountability in State Institutions
Judges, court officers, and attorneys wield state-backed power with profound consequences. HB 1363 rightly imposes training requirements to help ensure those powers are used fairly and consistently. This aligns with our platform’s demand that government actors be held to account for their actions, especially when liberty is at stake.

Conclusion
The Libertarian Party of Texas urges the Legislature to pass HB 1363. While we ultimately seek to reduce the size and scope of government, we insist that any government that does exist treat every individual equally and fairly under the law. Bias—whether explicit or implicit—has no place in the administration of justice.