House Committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety - 88th R.S. (2023)
| Committee: | House Homeland Security and Public Safety | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Subjects: | 911 emergency telephone service | Border Patrol, U.S. | Electroshock weapons | Emergency communications | Guns | Law enforcement | National Instant Criminal Background Check System | Weapons | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.88 P96H | |
| Session: | 88th R.S. (2023) | |
| Online version: | View report [58 pages File size: 1,506 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Monitoring: Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee’s jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 88th Legislature. Conduct active oversight of all associated rulemaking and other governmental actions taken to ensure the intended legislative outcome of all legislation, including the following:
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| 2. | Firearm Purchasing Fees: Examine existing firearm purchasing and transfer fees. Consider their efficacy and the impact of reducing or eliminating the fees. | |
| 3. | Use of Less-Lethal Devices in Law Enforcement: Study the use of less-lethal devices in law enforcement encounters, including recent incidents, and their potential to reduce the risk of death or injury to officers and suspects. Consider methods to increase the use of less-lethal devices for the safety and benefit of all parties. | |
| 4. | Communications Interoperability: Study the communications challenges of first responders and emergency personnel. Make recommendations, considering the need for a cross-agency communications upgrade or statewide interoperability plan, to increase reliable, available, and modern communications for public safety and emergency response purposes in communities across the state. | |
| Supporting documents | ||
| Committee: | House Homeland Security and Public Safety | |
| Title: | Committee meeting testimony, March 7, 2023 | |
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| Session: | 88th R.S. (2023) | |
| Online version: | View document [2 pages File size: 29 kb] | |
| Committee: | House Homeland Security and Public Safety | |
| Title: | Committee meeting testimony, March 14, 2023 | |
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| Session: | 88th R.S. (2023) | |
| Online version: | View document [12 pages File size: 38 kb] | |
| Committee: | House Homeland Security and Public Safety | |
| Title: | Committee meeting testimony, March 28, 2023 | |
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| Session: | 88th R.S. (2023) | |
| Online version: | View document [32 pages File size: 89 kb] | |
| Committee: | House Homeland Security and Public Safety | |
| Title: | Committee meeting testimony, April 11, 2023 | |
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| Session: | 88th R.S. (2023) | |
| Online version: | View document [19 pages File size: 63 kb] | |
| Committee: | House Homeland Security and Public Safety | |
| Title: | Committee meeting testimony, April 25, 2023 | |
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| Session: | 88th R.S. (2023) | |
| Online version: | View document [56 pages File size: 144 kb] | |
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