HB 8
87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Relating to access by a hiring law enforcement agency to an applicant's employment records.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 54
87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to accompanying and filming peace officers of state and local law enforcement agencies for producing reality television programs.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 71
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 75
87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 88
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public, to peace officer liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 95
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt a policy regarding the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer at or in the direction of a moving vehicle.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 101
87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to civil liability of municipalities for failure to comply with immigration detainer requests.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 132
87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 162
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution, to the provision of services to those persons, and to the prosecution of related criminal offenses.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 177
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the enforcement by certain entities of state and federal immigration laws with respect to persons younger than 18 years of age.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 184
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 204
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools providing panic alert devices in classrooms.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 227
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to notifying state law enforcement of an attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 251
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 268
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain techniques when using force to make an arrest or search.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 272
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a study of no-knock entries performed by law enforcement agencies in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 274
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 312
87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to training for peace officers regarding implicit bias.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 313
87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the requirements for certification as a special officer for offenders with mental impairments.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 315
87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the purchasing of the uniform of certain honorably retired or medically discharged peace officers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 323
87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to a law enforcement agency accreditation grant program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 345
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the duties and powers of peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 346
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain techniques when using force to make an arrest or search.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 356
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the requirements of an affidavit supporting the installation and use of a mobile tracking device.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 376
87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of improper sexual activity with a person in custody; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 402
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain funds derived from criminal asset forfeiture to provide services to domestic victims of trafficking.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 418
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain techniques when using force to make an arrest or search.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 421
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the notice provided by peace officers to adult victims of family violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 461
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the execution of a warrant issued for certain releasees who violate a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 496
87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to a peace officer's duty to display and provide the officer's name and identification number; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 550
87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting certain violations of law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 558
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the taking of a blood specimen on arrest for certain intoxication offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 562
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to law enforcement policies regarding de-escalation and proportionate response.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 563
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to law enforcement policies requiring a peace officer to intervene when another peace officer uses excessive force or commits an offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 579
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the administration and deployment of special weapons and tactics teams.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 600
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the regular psychological examination of peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 624
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in retaliation for or on account of a person's service or status as a public servant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 635
87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 642
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning certain intoxication offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 656
87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to a signed statement indicating that a person voluntarily consented to submit to the taking of a breath or blood specimen to test for intoxication.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 658
87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the powers and duties of certain prosecutors and authorized peace officers of the offices of those prosecutors with respect to certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 659
87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the disposal of exhibits used in criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 709
87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to employment records of certain persons licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 715
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the appointment by the attorney general of a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by certain peace officers and that result in serious bodily injury or death.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 744
87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to certain duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain information subject to disclosure to a defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 747
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to spoliation of evidence held for use in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 781
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the carrying and possession of a handgun by a public junior college school marshal.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 786
87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to required cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for telecommunicators.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 810
87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the regulation of coin-operated machines.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 827
87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of vehicle speed information to a law enforcement agency by an entity that operates a toll project.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 829
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to a progressive disciplinary matrix for police officer misconduct in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 830
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 831
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the basic peace officer training course, including training for peace officers on the prohibition against the intentional use of certain neck restraints.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 832
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the duties and powers of peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 833
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the use of force to make an arrest or search and to law enforcement policies regarding de-escalation and proportionate response.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 834
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to requiring the corroboration of certain testimony in a criminal case involving a controlled substance.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 842
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the disclosure in a criminal case of certain criminal history record information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 929
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to law enforcement policies and procedures regarding body worn cameras.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 930
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to a report on recidivism rates.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 959
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1012
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve certain personal property.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1035
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the use of force by peace officers and certain other persons to make an arrest or search or prevent an escape from custody.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1049
87-0 (2021)
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the requirement for a deputy sheriff, reserve deputy sheriff, deputy constable, or reserve deputy constable to take an official oath.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1050
87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to a study on employing mental health professionals or mental health response teams to assist when responding to a behavioral health-related emergency call.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1051
87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the eligibility of emergency service dispatchers to participate in a public safety employees treatment court program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1087
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to acts for which a firefighter or police officer in certain municipalities may be subject to disciplinary procedures.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1089
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the liability of governmental units under the Texas Tort Claims Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1091
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the confidentiality of identifying information of certain crime victims.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1125
87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to certain duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain information subject to disclosure to a defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1172
87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault or other prohibited sexual conduct.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1212
87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized by a peace officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1217
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the establishment of a constable's department civil service system in certain counties; creating a criminal offense.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 1236
87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1251
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to protection for public employees who report violations of law by governmental entities or other public employees; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1254
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the emergency detention of certain persons with a mental illness or cognitive disability; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1257
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the definition of personal property for purposes of removing personal property from a roadway or right-of-way.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1262
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to education and training for peace officers on interacting with certain persons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1275
87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution and to the provision of services to those persons.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1326
87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain public safety employees who successfully complete a public safety employees treatment court program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1349
87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the punishment for the offense of murder committed by a peace officer; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1350
87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the publication of certain information regarding certain disciplinary appeals filed by police officers.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1351
87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to eligibility requirements for arbitrators selected to hear certain disciplinary appeals filed by police officers.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1357
87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the appointment, powers, duties, rights, and privileges of special Texas constables.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1396
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to law enforcement agencies and policies and procedures affecting peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Postponed
HB 1419
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding missing children and missing persons and to the duties of a justice of the peace or other investigator regarding unidentified bodies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1440
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the availability of personal information of individuals who are honorably retired from certain law enforcement positions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1442
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to required training on trauma-impacted veterans for certain peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1444
87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to qualifications of a sheriff or a candidate for sheriff.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 1513
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to law enforcement policies prohibiting a peace officer from using less lethal projectiles for the purpose of controlling the activity or movement of a gathering of people.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1545
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Commission on Jail Standards.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1550
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Postponed
HB 1561
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to entrance examinations for applicants for beginning positions in fire and police departments in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1563
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the disclosure of information in department files of fire fighters or police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1642
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to official oppression and to law enforcement policies requiring peace officers to report certain peace officer misconduct; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1643
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to continuing education for and regular implicit bias testing of peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1654
87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to certain evidence obtained in a criminal investigation, including the issuance and execution of certain search warrants, the required disclosure of certain information in emergency situations, and the admissibility of certain evidence obtained with or without warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1677
87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the establishment of a Texas Police Service Animals Memorial Monument in the Capitol Complex.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1757
87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to recordings of peace officer performance of official duties and interactions with the public; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1758
87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, MattSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to law enforcement's use of force by means of a drone.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1784
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain techniques when using force to make an arrest or search.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1788
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, ColeSponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to immunity from liability of public and private schools and security personnel employed by those schools for certain actions of security personnel.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1837
87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to motorcycle profiling by peace officers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1893
87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1900
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1928
87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to employment information and records regarding certain persons licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1938
87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to a grant program for law enforcement agencies to defray the cost of data storage for recordings created with body worn cameras.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1940
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the appeal to a civil service commission of a disciplinary suspension of a fire fighter or police officer in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1943
87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt policies prohibiting a peace officer from discharging a firearm at or in the direction of a moving vehicle; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1950
87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the control and funding of law enforcement and public safety services in certain political subdivisions.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1955
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the use of deadly force to make an arrest.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2001
87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to procedures and practices governing the appeal of a disciplinary action within the Department of Public Safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2007
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to peace officers and law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2008
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the suspension of the license of a dishonorably discharged law enforcement officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2011
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a duty for peace officers to intervene and make a report when a peace officer uses excessive force.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2047
87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2073
87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to quarantine leave for fire fighters, peace officers, detention officers, and emergency medical technicians employed by, appointed by, or elected for a political subdivision.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
HB 2105
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to failure to identify to a peace officer while carrying certain firearms; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2141
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to reporting the loss or theft of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2154
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
HB 2198
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the prosecution and punishment for certain offenses regarding the possession or promotion of lewd material depicting a child; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 2214
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the expiration of a school marshal license issued or renewed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2233
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to requiring certain law enforcement agencies to implement a policy regarding cite and release for certain criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2302
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of a peace officer making a false statement in an incident report.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2303
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by peace officers, special investigators, certain retired law enforcement officers, municipal attorneys, and assistant municipal attorneys and the issuance of handgun licenses to municipal attorneys and assistant municipal attorneys.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2329
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to the qualifications required to hold the office of constable.
House: County Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2334
87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a peace officer from using less lethal devices to control the activity or movement of a nonviolent gathering of persons or disperse persons engaging in protected speech or expressive conduct.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2353
87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the submission of evidence of sexual assault and other sex offenses for analysis by public accredited crime laboratories.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2362
87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that defund law enforcement agencies.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 2366
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to criminal conduct that endangers law enforcement; creating a criminal offense and increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2383
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2437
87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to an oath for peace officers and reserve law enforcement officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2452
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to law enforcement policies prohibiting a peace officer from making a motor vehicle stop on the shoulder of certain highways.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2462
87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of a sexual assault, to evidence of a sexual assault or other sex offense, and to other law enforcement procedures occurring with respect to a sexual assault or other sex offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2474
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2475
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to county jailer training regarding interacting with a person with an intellectual or developmental disability.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2495
87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to an exception from requirements to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers for matters regarding activities that occur at a domestic violence shelter.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2511
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2555
87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the tracking and analysis of evidence of a sexual assault or other sex offense, to noncompliance with requirements imposed with respect to that evidence, and to other law enforcement procedures occurring with respect to a sexual offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2557
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to a school security volunteer program in certain counties.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2572
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the office of law enforcement oversight.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2583
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for a peace officer who fails to report the suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly person or a person with a disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2592
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to authorizing certain municipalities and counties to enter into interlocal contracts for the provision of law enforcement services.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2622
87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2650
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to law enforcement agency policies regarding the placement of a child taken into possession by a peace officer during the arrest of a person.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2655
87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to a Department of Public Safety database concerning peace officer misconduct.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2677
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the name of the statewide alert system for certain missing adults.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 2695
87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2733
87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to defendants restricted to the operation of a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device or required to submit to alcohol monitoring and establishing a central database of those defendants.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2735
87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the authority of certain counties to use an alternate work period for county peace officers.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2778
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the model training curriculum and required training for school district peace officers and school resource officers, including the establishment of a grant program to assist officers in completing the training, and to instruction for public high school students about interacting with law enforcement.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2826
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to access to and review of a person's employment records held by a law enforcement agency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2831
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the confinement in county jail of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2844
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to certain persons licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2878
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2892
87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to establishment of the Texas Emergency Alert Management System (TEAMS).
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2900
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a firearm by a person who is not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm; making conforming changes.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2901
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to reporting requirements for certain in-custody deaths; providing a civil penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3014
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the right of one immediate family member of certain deceased peace officers to make an oral statement regarding the terms of a plea bargain agreement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3017
87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to criminal liability for reporting false information to draw an emergency response; creating an offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 3021
87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to sales and use tax revenue of municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3048
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to a designated law enforcement office or agency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3065
87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the creation of a commission to study the terminology of the penal laws and the justice system of this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3075
87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the collection and reporting of certain information regarding mental health jail diversion.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3151
87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that reduce the funding or personnel allocated for law enforcement agencies.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 3174
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to certain peace officer hiring policies regarding applicants with a history of marihuana use.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3224
87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the exclusion of certain witnesses during a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3251
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the use of unmanned aircraft.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Point of order sustained
HB 3259
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 3291
87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the criminal penalty for reckless driving and to the limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain traffic offenses punishable by fine only.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3316
87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the duties of peace officers investigating a family violence allegation or responding to a disturbance call that may involve family violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3325
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the terminology used to describe transportation-related accidents.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3452
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to certain federal special agents.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3496
87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, AbelSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the designation of State Highway 358 as the Peace Officers Memorial Highway.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 3512
87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the designation of portions of the state highway system as memorial highways for certain deceased peace officers.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3553
87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to a grant program for mobile crisis outreach teams.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3597
87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3602
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to peace officers and the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3654
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and law enforcement agencies regarding law enforcement officers and the use of body cameras; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3671
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the reporting of certain orders and convictions to the Department of Public Safety and Federal Bureau of Investigation for use with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for the transfer of firearms.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3712
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the training of and policies for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3723
87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to misconduct and standards of conduct applicable to certain persons licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3756
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to airport police forces, including the authority to commission peace officers and the rights, privileges, and duties of those officers.
House: Transportation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3778
87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3831
87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to a limitation on the use of certain unsubstantiated information relating to peace officer misconduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3832
87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that defund law enforcement agencies.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3935
87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to the distribution of municipal sales and use tax revenue to a municipality that reduces the funding allocated to law enforcement agencies.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3990
87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the report of right-angle collisions of vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 4052
87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to voter approval of a county or municipal budget that reduces by a certain percentage the amount allocated to train and compensate individuals who provide a fire protection, law enforcement, or emergency medical service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4075
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the Texas reserve militia.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4079
87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to a mental health professional to school law enforcement official ratio for public schools and the use of the school safety allotment to employ mental health professionals.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4087
87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 4141
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to education and training for peace officers on interacting with persons with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4145
87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to criminal justice.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 4185
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Institute for Community Policing at the University of Houston.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4248
87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the requirement for certain persons to provide information to a peace officer; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4256
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the duties and oversight of the Department of Public Safety's office of inspector general regarding the use of cyber technology and activity.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4286
87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to procedures for and the consequences of the dishonorable discharge of certain peace officers; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 4298
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to a curriculum coordinator position for the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4299
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement on mental health services provided to peace officers in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4300
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to a report by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement regarding peace officer salaries.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4330
87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a report of animal cruelty to certain law enforcement agencies and immunity from liability for the report.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4347
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to address confidentiality on certain documents for certain federal officials and family members of certain federal officials or federal or state court judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4368
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to participation in, contributions to, and the benefits and administration of retirement systems for police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4409
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to the electronic delivery of records held by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4438
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the appeal to a hearing examiner of a promotional bypass or disciplinary action taken against a police officer in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 4463
87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain complaints against and training for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4468
87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain grounds for revocation of a peace officer license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4565
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 73
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house to create a joint interim committee to study motorcycle operator profiling by law enforcement officers.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
HJR 41
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the attorney general to appoint a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by peace officers.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HR 216
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Commending the law enforcement officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 insurrection.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 23
87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to an election to approve a reduction or reallocation of funding or resources for certain county law enforcement agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/22
SB 24
87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the procedures required before a law enforcement agency hires certain persons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 36
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to creation of a higher education task force focused on mental health services and the offense of hazing.
House: Higher Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 64
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to a peer support network for certain law enforcement personnel.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 66
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 67
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 68
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to a duty for peace officers to intervene and make a report when a peace officer uses excessive force.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
House passage as amended reported
SB 69
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the use of force by peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 70
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to use of force reporting by peace officers.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 71
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the use of force by peace officers.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 72
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt a policy regarding the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer at or in the direction of a moving vehicle.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 92
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 110
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 111
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to certain duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain information subject to disclosure to a defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 112
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for the installation and use of tracking equipment and for access to certain communications and location information by law enforcement and the admissibility of certain evidence obtained through those procedures.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 132
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting certain violations of law.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 149
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 161
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public, to peace officer liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals.
Withdrawn by the Author
SB 163
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with certain firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 198
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: White, James
Relating to the demonstration of weapons proficiency by qualified retired law enforcement officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 223
87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to prohibiting law enforcement departments from contracting with television crews to create reality shows.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 300
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of certain first responders.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 301
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to requiring the corroboration of certain testimony in a criminal case involving a controlled substance.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 312
87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of improper sexual activity with a person in custody; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 324
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the powers and duties of certain prosecutors and authorized peace officers of the offices of those prosecutors with respect to certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 333
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the disciplinary suspension of police officers in certain municipalities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 349
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to including certain demographic information in federal incident-based reporting of information and statistics concerning offenses committed in this state.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 352
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the suspension of the license of a dishonorably discharged law enforcement officer.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 375
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to required cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for certain telecommunicators.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 380
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses and to certain recordings created by peace officers during an investigation or other law enforcement activity; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 444
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the purchasing of a uniform by certain honorably retired peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 451
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the release of a child taken into possession by a law enforcement officer.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 485
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 534
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to immunity from liability of public and private schools and security personnel employed by those schools for certain actions of security personnel.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 539
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a study on employing mental health professionals or mental health response teams to assist when responding to a behavioral health-related emergency call.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 710
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Commission on Jail Standards.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 711
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 747
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to law enforcement policies prohibiting a peace officer from using a chemical device against a minor.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 748
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to make certain radio communications available to the public.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 785
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the expiration of a school marshal license issued or renewed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 800
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to certain required reports or information received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 841
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the availability of personal information of individuals who are honorably retired from certain law enforcement positions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 842
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to training on community-based policing for certain persons licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 892
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a school district or open-enrollment charter school adopting a policy allowing a school employee to carry or possess a handgun on school property or at a school event.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 899
87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding missing children and missing persons and regarding unidentified bodies.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 913
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the ineligibility of certain local governments for certain criminal justice grants as a result of budget reductions affecting local law enforcement agencies.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 922
87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Patterson, Jared
Relating to contracts for fingerprinting services entered into by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 932
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 950
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 972
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 973
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the release of recordings made by peace officers using body worn cameras.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 974
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 975
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 977
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that may be obscene or is otherwise harmful to children.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 988
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to misconduct and standards of conduct applicable to certain persons licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 991
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to certain vendors entering into agreements with the Department of Public Safety for the issuance of renewal and duplicate driver's licenses and other identification certificate services, including voter registration services.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1042
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to a data collection program established by the attorney general regarding defendants in certain criminal cases and access to information stored in criminal justice information databases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1047
87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1125
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the disposition of certain controlled substance property and plants seized by or forfeited to a law enforcement agency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1134
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to address confidentiality on certain documents for certain federal officials and family members of certain federal officials or federal or state court judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1191
87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the definition of a school resource officer.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1205
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to access by a hiring law enforcement agency to an applicant's employment records.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1224
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public, to peace officer liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1254
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1268
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an employment termination report and other records submitted to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement by a law enforcement agency.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1358
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to mental health resources for law enforcement agencies.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1359
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to adoption by law enforcement agencies of a mental health leave policy for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1360
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to notice of certain criminal conduct by a student or employee of a public or private institution of higher education in this state; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Higher Education
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1390
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to a grant program for municipal or county mental health crisis response team programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1401
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to quarantine leave for fire fighters, peace officers, and emergency medical technicians employed by, appointed by, or elected for a political subdivision.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
SB 1405
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the prohibition of certain police force reductions in certain populous municipalities.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1406
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to police cadet training in certain municipalities.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1462
87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the name of the statewide alert system for certain missing adults.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1472
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and law enforcement agencies regarding law enforcement officers and the use of body cameras; authorizing fees.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1507
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the salaries of sheriffs and to state assistance payments to offset the cost of sheriff's salaries in certain counties.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 1508
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the election integrity division in the office of the attorney general.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
SB 1544
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to no-knock warrants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 1545
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the use of force by peace officers and other officer interactions and duties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1550
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to airport police forces, including the authority to commission peace officers and the rights, privileges, and duties of those officers.
House: Transportation Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1571
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to special agents of the Office of Inspector General of the United States Department of Homeland Security.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1573
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of sexual assault and other sex offenses and to the collection, analysis, tracking, and preservation of evidence of those offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1574
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of failure to identify; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1600
87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to prohibiting peace officers from using neck restraints during a search or arrest.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1601
87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a duty for peace officers to intervene and make a report when a peace officer uses excessive force.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1626
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1660
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1717
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to subpoenas, orders, and warrants for the disclosure of location information, electronic customer communications records, and electronic customer data and for the use of pen registers, ESN readers, cell site simulators, and mobile tracking devices; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1742
87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1759
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study on potential improvements to training provided to 9-1-1 emergency service call takers and dispatchers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1775
87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to criminal justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1805
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to municipal civil service for fire fighters and police officers.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1806
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the creation of the Task Force on Prevention and Investigation of Violent Crime.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1819
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to procedures for and the consequences of the dishonorable discharge of certain peace officers; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1844
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the collection and reporting of certain information regarding mental health jail diversion.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1894
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a limitation on the use of certain unsubstantiated information relating to peace officer misconduct.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1926
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a private civil cause of action against local entities and campus police departments that violate certain laws related to immigration enforcement.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1945
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the terminology used to describe transportation-related accidents.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1974
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to provisions relating to possession or carrying of a handgun by a person who is a member of a criminal street gang.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1985
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to qualifications for sheriffs in certain counties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2020
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the regulation of coin-operated machines.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2055
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement database concerning peace officer misconduct.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 2059
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to required reporting by a peace officer and collection of data and information relating to the criminal offense of interference with child custody.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2137
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the cooperation between social media companies and law enforcement; imposing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2141
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to motorcycle profiling by peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2
87-1 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 11
87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the appeal to a civil service commission of a disciplinary suspension of a fire fighter or police officer in certain municipalities.
Filed
HB 12
87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to acts for which a firefighter or police officer in certain municipalities may be subject to disciplinary procedures.
Filed
HB 21
87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the disposition by a peace officer of certain Class B misdemeanors.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 43
87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to peace officers and law enforcement agencies.
Filed
HB 44
87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
Filed
HB 47
87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the office of law enforcement oversight.
Filed
HB 203
87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors.
Filed
HB 208
87-1 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
Filed
HB 220
87-1 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
HB 222
87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
HB 232
87-1 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
HB 239
87-1 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the salaries of sheriffs and to state assistance payments to offset the cost of sheriff's salaries in certain counties.
Filed
HB 263
87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to entrance examinations for applicants for beginning positions in fire and police departments in certain municipalities.
Filed
HB 290
87-1 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the enforcement by certain entities of state and federal immigration laws with respect to persons younger than 18 years of age.
Filed
HB 294
87-1 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
HB 306
87-1 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to requirements for the use on this state's international border of security cameras and for camera data storage from those cameras.
Filed
SB 6
87-1 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
SB 16
87-1 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
SB 21
87-1 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
Filed
SB 29
87-1 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to establishment of the immigration authority delegation training grant program for local law enforcement agencies.
Filed
HB 29
87-2 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
HB 56
87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
HB 59
87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the salaries of sheriffs and to state assistance payments to offset the cost of sheriff's salaries in certain counties.
Filed
HB 61
87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the office of law enforcement oversight.
Filed
HB 62
87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
Filed
HB 65
87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to peace officers and law enforcement agencies.
Filed
HB 108
87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
HB 114
87-2 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to requirements for the use on this state's international border of security cameras and for camera data storage from those cameras.
Filed
HB 180
87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to provide grants to law enforcement agencies to equip certain motor vehicles with bullet-resistant windshields.
Filed
HB 222
87-2 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
Filed
SB 29
87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
SB 43
87-2 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain counties for increased costs incurred when officers employed by the Department of Public Safety are reassigned to another area of the state to secure the border.
Filed
HB 21
87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
HB 49
87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to peace officers and law enforcement agencies.
Filed
HB 50
87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
Filed
HB 52
87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the office of law enforcement oversight.
Filed
HB 53
87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
HB 66
87-3 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to requirements for the use on this state's international border of security cameras and for camera data storage from those cameras.
Filed
HB 85
87-3 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to provide grants to law enforcement agencies to equip certain motor vehicles with bullet-resistant windshields.
Filed
HB 139
87-3 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the inclusion of plans in the governor's homeland security strategy for the protection of this state's international border through the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
Filed
HB 142
87-3 (2021)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
HB 172
87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety; making an appropriation.
Filed
SB 22
87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
HB 8
86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the criminal statute of limitations for certain sex offenses and the collection, analysis, and preservation of evidence of sexual assault and other sex offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 14
86-0 (2019)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Relating to a student loan repayment assistance program for certain full-time peace officers in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 27
86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault or aggravated assault of a federal law enforcement officer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 63
86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain marihuana possession and drug paraphernalia possession offenses; imposing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 131
86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to extreme risk protective orders and the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 147
86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 152
86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the collection, storage, and analysis of sexual assault evidence and evidence of other sex offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 159
86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the waiver of governmental immunity of a county or sheriff's department for claims arising from a final decision of certain civil service commissions.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 182
86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 215
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the appointment by the attorney general of a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by certain peace officers and that result in serious bodily injury or death.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 238
86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 257
86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a policy requiring certain public primary and secondary schools to provide local law enforcement agencies certain information regarding certain individuals authorized to carry a handgun on a campus.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 264
86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a report by the Department of Public Safety of certain information on border crime and other criminal activity related to border security.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 265
86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the collection and reporting of information from motor vehicle stops made by law enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 282
86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to the training of peace officers on cases involving child abuse and neglect, family violence, and sexual assault.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 292
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to inclusion of instruction on the trafficking of persons in the basic training curriculum for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 316
86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a public awareness campaign on firearm safety and suicide prevention.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 338
86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a portion of Interstate Highway 35 as the Trooper Tom Nipper Memorial Highway.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 352
86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to warrants issued to obtain cell site information through the use of a cell site simulator device and to public access to certain information relating to investigatory equipment; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 359
86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 364
86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to required alcohol monitoring and ignition interlock devices ordered by a court and a central database of those orders; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 381
86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 404
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 445
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to exceptions from the requirement for a person under the direction or control of a local entity or campus police department to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 482
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 507
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 520
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to spoliation of evidence held for use in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 534
86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the eligibility of emergency service dispatchers to participate in a public safety employees treatment court program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 546
86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement on certain training and education requirements for law enforcement officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 560
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve personal property by persons who are parties to certain suits and decrees.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 561
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 616
86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement for a certain portion of a forensic medical examination of a sexual assault survivor and for the evidence collection kit required for the examination.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 617
86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the response by certain public and private institutions of higher education to reports of sexual assault at those institutions.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 647
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the disciplinary actions that may be taken against police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 652
86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to an exception from requirements to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers for matters regarding activities that occur at a domestic violence shelter.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 655
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 693
86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, CodySponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the designation of the portion of U.S. Highway 84 in Freestone County as the Trooper Damon Allen Memorial Highway.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 745
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the duties and powers of peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 751
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.
Relating to establishment of the office of first responder support within the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas; requiring occupational certification.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 785
86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the execution of a warrant issued for certain individuals who violate a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 796
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 804
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 818
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the release by a peace officer of certain individuals suspected of the offense of public intoxication.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 830
86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the release by a peace officer of certain individuals suspected of the offense of public intoxication.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 833
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for missing military members.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 842
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to a central database containing information about offenders who have committed certain violent offenses against children or offenses involving family or dating violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 872
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Peter | et. al.
Relating to financial assistance paid to the survivors of certain law enforcement officers and other public employees killed in the line of duty.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 876
86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the model training curriculum and required training for school district peace officers and school resource officers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 887
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the use of force to make an arrest or search and law enforcement policies regarding de-escalation and proportionate response.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 917
86-0 (2019)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Flores, Peter | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 943
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an offense report prepared in the investigation of a criminal case.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 971
86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to proficiency certification of law enforcement officers with military service.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1001
86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting certain violations of law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1020
86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to requiring certain law enforcement agencies to implement a policy regarding cite and release for certain criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1023
86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the statute of limitations for aggravated assault committed against a public servant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1042
86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to establish a campus active shooter response plan.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1099
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1106
86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the number of school marshals that may be appointed to serve on a public school campus or at a private school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1115
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to law enforcement agency policies regarding the placement of a child taken into possession by a peace officer during a person's arrest and placement information provided to the person.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1207
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to reporting the loss or theft of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1217
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the inquiry of immigration status of a person under a lawful detention by certain persons under the direction or control of a local governmental entity or campus police department.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1223
86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the creation and enforcement of a criminal offense relating to interference with child custody and to the prosecution of child custody offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1224
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to notice to the Department of Family and Protective Services that a foster child has been arrested.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1288
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the carrying and possession of a handgun by a public junior college school marshal.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1308
86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1316
86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the disclosure in a criminal case of certain criminal history record information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1355
86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance and execution of a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 1378
86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the authority of the Lubbock County Hospital District of Lubbock County, Texas, to employ and commission peace officers.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1387
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the number of school marshals that may be appointed to serve on a public school campus or at a private school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1432
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the billing for certain health care services provided to a sexual assault survivor.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1449
86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies with the purchase of opioid antagonists.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1451
86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for disaster response.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1467
86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to a mental health professional to school law enforcement official ratio for public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1471
86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to a school security volunteer program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1530
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, the conditional transfer of the driver licensing program to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the abolition of the Texas Private Security Board, the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of other programs administered by the Department of Public Safety; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing and repealing the authorization for fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1546
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the authority of the Kickapoo Indian Tribe to commission peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Received from the House
HB 1552
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the firearms training for and weapons proficiency of and the carrying of a handgun or other firearm by county jailers and qualified retired law enforcement officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1605
86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, AbelSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the designation of the Kollyn Barton Memorial Highway.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1616
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to certain notice and license display requirements applicable to massage therapy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1625
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of false report of criminal conduct committed by emergency responder.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1660
86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to peace officer training on recognizing and recording circumstances that indicate strangulation in certain cases.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1681
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to peer assistance programs for employees of local law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1713
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a felony or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1769
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for certain missing adults and to a study of the alert system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1771
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution and to the provision of services to those persons.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1779
86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 21 in Nacogdoches County as the Sergeant Tom Sitton Memorial Highway.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1789
86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, TonySponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the authority of certain local governmental entities to enter into an agreement to create a mutual aid law enforcement task force.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1795
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by certain entities of state and federal immigration laws with respect to persons younger than 18 years of age.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1825
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to information a law enforcement agency is required to share with a school district about a person who may be a student.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2015
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to searches, seizures and raids by Special Weapons and Tactics teams.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2058
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the use of proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture to provide services to domestic victims of trafficking.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2090
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to deputy sheriff civil service appeals of certain sheriff's department actions.
House: County Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2164
86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to imposing a civil penalty for prohibiting or otherwise restricting a peace officer or special investigator from carrying a weapon on certain premises open to the public.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2195
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an active shooter emergency policy for school districts and required active shooter training for school district peace officers and school resource officers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2258
86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to requiring installation of an ignition interlock device as a condition of release on bond for the offense of driving while intoxicated with a child passenger.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2266
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2286
86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to certain firearm accessories and prohibiting the enforcement of certain federal laws related to certain firearm accessories.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2328
86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the training requirements for and the expiration of a school marshal license issued or renewed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2356
86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the inclusion of overtime pay in the computation of benefits for certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2405
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to education and training for peace officers regarding trauma-informed techniques to facilitate interactions with homeless individuals.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2413
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the emergency administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by peace officers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2421
86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the issuance of certain warrants and orders for searches performed on wireless communications devices and for the installation and use of certain tracking equipment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2465
86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the retirement eligibility of certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2473
86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2503
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to workers' compensation death benefit eligibility for certain spouses of certain employees killed in the line of duty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2541
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a study of no-knock entries conducted in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2584
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer performing official duties to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring an animal bite.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2607
86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to checkpoints established by the Department of Public Safety at roadways entering this state from New Mexico or Oklahoma.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2612
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the establishment of a constable's department civil service system in certain counties; creating an offense.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2619
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain peace officers.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2683
86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the transfer or sale of a law enforcement dog to a peace officer, an honorably retired peace officer, or a survivor of a deceased peace officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2701
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to county jailer training and continuing education requirements regarding interacting with pregnant women confined in jail.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2754
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 2801
86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to airport police forces and security vehicles, including the authority to commission peace officers and the rights, privileges, and duties of those officers.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2816
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to compensation and leave for certain employees of the fraud unit of the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2837
86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the operation of and equipment for vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2842
86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the disposition of a firearm seized from certain persons with mental illness.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2945
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to payment card skimmers on motor fuel dispensers and to creating a payment fraud fusion center; imposing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2953
86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to a grant program to provide salary increases to full-time peace officers employed by certain local governments with limited tax bases.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3057
86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the appointment, powers, duties, rights, and privileges of special Texas constables.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3063
86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of a retired law enforcement animal.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3106
86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that law enforcement agencies enter into a certain database information related to investigations of sexual assault or other sex offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3129
86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the exemption of authorized emergency vehicles from vehicle safety inspections.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3154
86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the establishment of a human trafficking and child pornography unit within the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3290
86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the adoption of special threat response policies by school districts and special threat response policies and protocols by law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction in school districts and of standard terminology for special threat response by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3343
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor certain Purple Heart recipients; imposing a fee.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3407
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to an alert for a missing person with a guardian.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3409
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to requirements for training regarding trauma for judges, prosecuting attorneys, correctional officers, and law enforcement officers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3416
86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to hiring and licensing certain persons as peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3430
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the transfer of a retired county law enforcement dog.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3453
86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to subpoenas, orders, and warrants for the disclosure of location information, electronic customer communications records, and electronic customer data and for the use of pen registers, ESN readers, cell site simulators, and mobile tracking devices; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3470
86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the duties of school district peace officers, school resource officers, and security personnel.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3502
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the disposal of exhibits used in criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3507
86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with firearm loans at a sport shooting range; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3527
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to inclusion of instruction on the trafficking of persons in the basic training curriculum for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3534
86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the disclosure to a law enforcement agency of confidential information relating to a complaint filed with the Texas Ethics Commission; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3540
86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to release in lieu of arrest certain persons with an intellectual or developmental disability.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3635
86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to financial assistance paid to the survivors of certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other public employees killed in the line of duty.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3681
86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to preliminary examination periods for mental health protective custody.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3706
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, JaySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a license to carry a handgun for active and retired railroad peace officers and for special rangers of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3726
86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the use of the law enforcement officer standards and education fund for continuing education expenses of law enforcement personnel at private or independent institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3736
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to providing a person taken into custody for emergency detention with information concerning the person's rights.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3742
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the requirements for and compilation of certain emergency mental health detention records.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3757
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to a law enforcement policy regarding body worn cameras.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3792
86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to clerks of justice courts and deputy constables.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3800
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to required reporting of human trafficking cases by certain law enforcement entities and by prosecutors.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3811
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the enforcement by certain local governmental entities and campus police departments of state and federal laws governing immigration.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3858
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to an employment termination report submitted by a law enforcement agency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3863
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to certain federal officers or agents.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3914
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to warrants and orders issued for the use of tracking equipment and access to electronic communications to further a criminal investigation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3935
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the certification of constables and deputy constables to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 3946
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to immunity from liability of public and private schools and security personnel employed by those schools for certain actions of security personnel.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3983
86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to commissioned peace officers employed by the attorney general.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4064
86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 4084
86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the operation of unmanned aircraft over certain facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4098
86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to reports of sexual assault made to public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4133
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to the expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4147
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to required mental health awareness training for first responders.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4157
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, RafaelSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the definition of a designated law enforcement office or agency for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4187
86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the reporting of certain felony offenses to prosecuting attorneys and to allegations regarding a peace officer's retaliatory action taken because of that report.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4229
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the inclusion of certain overtime pay in the computation of benefits for certain law enforcement officers in the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 4236
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to permitting the viewing of certain body worn camera recordings.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4308
86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to conditions of employment for an employee of certain sheriff's or constable's departments.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4323
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of identifying information of certain child victims.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4339
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the authority of certain counties to use an alternate work period for county peace officers.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4349
86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the duties of a constable and deputy constable; authorizing certification.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 4367
86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4381
86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the requirements for an honorably retired peace officer to obtain a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4448
86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the use of unmanned aircraft.
House: State Affairs
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 4457
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the minimum number of county jailers necessary to staff a county jail.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4461
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4483
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to peace officer education and training on individuals with disabilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4522
86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to an exemption for certain law enforcement and military personnel from the requirement to complete a hunter education program; authorizing a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 4571
86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to criminal justice.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4610
86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the emergency detention of certain persons with a mental illness or cognitive disability.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 4751
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the entry into the Texas Crime Information Center of certain information regarding conditions of bond imposed in criminal cases involving family violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HCR 161
86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Encouraging the implementation of evidence-based police training for police officers and staff in leadership and supervisory roles in all police departments across the state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HJR 22
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the attorney general to appoint a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by peace officers.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HJR 74
86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the transfer of an animal used for county purposes to the animal's handler on the animal's retirement.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HJR 96
86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the transfer of a law enforcement animal to a qualified caretaker in certain circumstances.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
HJR 139
86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 11
86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety and mental health promotion in public schools and the creation of the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 16
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Relating to a student loan repayment assistance program for certain full-time peace officers in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 59
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 78
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the use of automatic license plate readers by a law enforcement agency or municipal parking enforcement authority.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 129
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of certain first responders.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 156
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the civil and criminal penalties for possession of certain small amounts of marihuana and an exception to prosecution for possession of associated drug paraphernalia; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 157
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to extreme risk protective orders and the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 166
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the inquiry of immigration status of a person under a lawful detention by certain persons under the direction or control of a local governmental entity or campus police department.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 167
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the enforcement by certain local governmental entities and campus police departments of state and federal laws governing immigration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 168
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the removal from office of a public officer of a political subdivision for policies or actions regarding immigration enforcement.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 228
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 as the Corporal Roel Garcia Memorial Highway.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 244
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the number of school marshals that may be appointed to serve on a public school campus or at a private school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 247
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 260
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve personal property by persons who are parties to certain suits and decrees.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 291
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a human trafficking unit within the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 306
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Israel, Celia
Relating to the release by a peace officer of certain individuals suspected of the offense of public intoxication.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 319
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the authority of the Lubbock County Hospital District of Lubbock County, Texas, to employ and commission peace officers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 324
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the disposition of a firearm seized from certain persons with mental illness.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 332
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to preventing racial profiling and to video and audio equipment and recordings of certain law enforcement motor vehicle stops; creating an offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 334
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to law enforcement agency policies regarding the placement of a child taken into possession by a peace officer during the arrest of a person.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 340
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies with the purchase of opioid antagonists.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 372
86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the authority of an open-enrollment charter school to employ security personnel, commission peace officers, and have school resource officers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 433
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the disclosure restrictions on personnel files of police officers of municipalities that have adopted certain civil service laws.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 558
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of a central database containing information about defendants required to have an ignition interlock device installed on a motor vehicle and submission of information to and access to information in that database.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 575
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 84 in Lubbock County as the Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 586
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the training of peace officers for family violence and sexual assault assignments.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 587
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the collection and reporting of information relating to the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 588
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the collection, storage, and analysis of sexual assault evidence and evidence of other sex offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 616
86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, the conditional transfer of the driver licensing program to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the abolition of the Texas Private Security Board, the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of other programs administered by the Department of Public Safety; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing and repealing the authorization for fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
See remarks for effective date
SB 632
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the governing bodies and the consultation policies of local mental health authorities with respect to sheriffs, their representatives, and local law enforcement agencies.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 636
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 672
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 684
86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter
Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring an animal bite.
Withdrawn by the Author
SB 696
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to peace officer instruction on the trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 764
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer performing official duties to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring an animal bite.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 782
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a law enforcement policy regarding a peace officer accessing a recording from the officer's body worn camera.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 802
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certain notice and license display requirements applicable to massage therapy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 859
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of a health care practitioner to disclose to law enforcement agencies and prosecutors a suspected human trafficking victim's health information.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 908
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a license to carry a handgun for active and retired railroad peace officers and special cattle rangers; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 971
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to peace officer training on recognizing and recording circumstances that indicate strangulation in certain cases.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 973
86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to a limited viewing of certain body worn camera recordings.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1165
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to an inquiry by a peace officer as to the nationality or immigration status of a person presumed to be a family violence victim or witness.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1172
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the locations in which a person may carry a firearm, the seizure of a firearm by law enforcement on arrest, and interactions between law enforcement and a handgun license holder; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1286
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to whom certain violations of the law by a state or local governmental entity may be reported.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1348
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to compensation and leave for certain employees of the fraud unit of the Texas Department of Insurance.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 1366
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to airport police forces and security vehicles, including the authority to commission peace officers and the rights, privileges, and duties of those officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1447
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1573
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to a public awareness campaign on firearm safety and suicide prevention.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1582
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Wray, John | et. al.
Relating to benefits for peace officers relating to certain diseases or illnesses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1670
86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning a firefighter or peace officer applicant.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1688
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to access to certain litigation, law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1701
86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the operation of unmanned aircraft over certain facilities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1704
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a school district or open-enrollment charter school adopting a policy allowing a school employee to carry or possess a handgun on school property or at a school event.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1707
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to the duties of school district peace officers, school resource officers, and security personnel.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1745
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to complaints filed against certain law enforcement officers, peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, and fire fighters.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1749
86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a study by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement of the reporting and use of information concerning the termination of a license holder's employment.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1754
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of taking or attempting to take a weapon from certain officers, investigators, employees, or officials.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1766
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requiring a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1801
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to orders of nondisclosure for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1804
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to public health and safety; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1827
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the possession and emergency administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by law enforcement agencies and peace officers.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1864
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to commissioned peace officers employed by the attorney general.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1878
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a mental health professional to school law enforcement official ratio for public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1945
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a court's authority to temporarily restrict the ability of a proposed patient for court-ordered mental health services to possess a firearm.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2010
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2024
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a portion of Interstate Highway 35 as the Trooper Tom Nipper Memorial Highway.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 2045
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the authority of certain local governmental entities to enter into an agreement to create a mutual aid law enforcement task force.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 2056
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the retirement eligibility of certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2057
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2088
86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter
Relating to health insurance benefits for survivors of certain law enforcement officers, fire fighters, and other public employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2093
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to subpoenas, orders, and warrants for the disclosure of location information, electronic customer communications records, and electronic customer data and for the use of pen registers, ESN readers, cell site simulators, and mobile tracking devices; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 2100
86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of a retired law enforcement animal.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 2113
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2114
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to certain duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain information subject to disclosure to a defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2127
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 2135
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to information a law enforcement agency is required to share with a school district about a person who may be a student.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2143
86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, PeterSponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the authority of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to commission peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2158
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to tactical medical officers; requiring an occupational certificate; authorizing fees.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2213
86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the operations of the Texas Crime Stoppers Council and crime stoppers organizations.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2230
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to a central database containing information about violent offenders.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2269
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to preliminary examination periods for mental health protective custody.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2294
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to a minimum wage and monthly stipend for municipal and county peace officers; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2299
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2313
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of certain counties to use an alternate work period for county peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2328
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the confidentiality and disclosure of certain information relating to emergency management and governmental functions.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 2404
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the criminal offense of evading arrest or detention.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SJR 32
86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Tinderholt, Tony
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the transfer of a law enforcement animal to a qualified caretaker in certain circumstances.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 34
85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 52
85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration and the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning arrested persons and certain persons lawfully detained.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 71
85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 81
85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the civil and criminal penalties for possession of certain small amounts of marihuana and an exception to prosecution for possession of associated drug paraphernalia; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 106
85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Received from the House
HB 110
85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HB 124
85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding the immigration status of an arrested person and the enforcement of an immigration detainer.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 134
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 149
85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 158
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the recording and disclosure of certain grand jury proceedings that involve a peace officer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 229
85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the electronic recording and admissibility of certain custodial interrogations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 235
85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to a grant program for law enforcement agencies that comply with certain reporting requirements.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 245
85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to certain reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies and to the creation of a criminal justice web portal by the office of the attorney general; providing a civil penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 278
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the task force on asylum-seeking children.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 297
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the designation of January 9 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 323
85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the award of court costs, storage fees, and attorney's fees in a criminal asset forfeiture proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 324
85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the recording and disclosure of certain grand jury proceedings that involve a governmental employee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 328
85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to state and federal laws regarding immigrants or immigration, including the enforcement of those laws by certain governmental entities and the use of consular identity documents for certain purposes.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 355
85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to prohibiting certain sex offenders from residing on the campus of a public or private institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 357
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of the children of certain first responders for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 414
85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the electronic recording of certain custodial interrogations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 458
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the issuance of peace officer specialty license plates; eliminating a fee.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 461
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to service of a temporary ex parte order issued in response to an application for a protective order in circumstances involving family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 473
85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 483
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the compensatory time and overtime pay for commissioned officers of the Department of Public Safety.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 510
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 514
85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain personal protection officers to carry certain weapons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 525
85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to databases that contain information regarding certain violent offenses or filed protective orders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 563
85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to whom certain violations of the law by a state or local governmental entity may be reported.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Considered in Calendars
HB 570
85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 574
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 590
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.Sponsor: Huffines, Don
Relating to the liability of first responders who provide roadside assistance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 602
85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the requirements for a driver education course.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 603
85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of a physical fitness test by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 611
85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 612
85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion and prevention of coerced abortions; providing penalties; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 621
85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to requirements for certain applicants to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 625
85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the regular psychological examination of peace officers by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 631
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a public awareness campaign on firearm safety and suicide prevention.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 673
85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to certain reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies and to the creation of a criminal justice web portal by the office of the attorney general.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 683
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possession or use of law enforcement identification, insignia, or vehicles in a municipality and the clarification of the offenses of false identification as a peace officer and misrepresentation of property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 754
85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 762
85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 763
85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding the immigration status of an arrested person and the enforcement of an immigration detainer.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 812
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to standing in a roadway; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Placed on intent calendar
HB 814
85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 825
85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 854
85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the appointment by the attorney general of a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by certain peace officers and that result in serious bodily injury or death.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 873
85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to prohibiting certain establishments serving the public from restricting a peace officer or special investigator from carrying a weapon on the premises.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 889
85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 909
85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to preliminary examination periods for mental health protective custody.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 912
85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the licensing and regulation of providers of driver and traffic safety education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 920
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the operation of all-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 921
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding the immigration status of an arrested person and the enforcement of an immigration detainer.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 960
85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the appointment of school marshals by public schools and the ammunition approved for use by a school marshal serving a public school or a public junior college.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1094
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the sheriff's department civil service system in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 1109
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1157
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the hold period for the disposition of and payment for items of goods acquired by pawnbrokers.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1162
85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 649 as the State Trooper David Lee Nevarez Memorial Highway.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 1163
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers.
House: Pensions
Left pending in committee
HB 1171
85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the collection, storage, and analysis of sexual assault evidence and evidence of other sex offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1189
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to certain prohibited acts by reserve law enforcement officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1202
85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a study on the effectiveness of Operation Secure Texas.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1203
85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a requirement that certain state agencies report on border security operations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1220
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to spoliation of evidence held for use in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1256
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the issuance of Blessed are the Peacemakers specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1265
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to training of peace officers employed by the Department of Public Safety concerning the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1308
85-0 (2017)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1313
85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the establishment of school marshal grant programs by the criminal justice division of the governor's office and the adoption of a school marshals promotion program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1349
85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to judicial and law enforcement authority in certain municipalities on a segment of a highway or street that abuts property located in the municipality.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1364
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1372
85-0 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to information included in the curriculum of each driver education course and driving safety course.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1380
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the disclosure to a law enforcement agency of confidential information relating to a complaint filed with the Texas Ethics Commission; creating a criminal offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Left pending in committee
HB 1392
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the use of an electronic recovery and access to data prepaid card reader to seize forfeitable property.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1411
85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to sales and use taxes on e-cigarette vapor products to fund grants for local law enforcement mental health staff; imposing taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1424
85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities or sports venues; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1503
85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the reporting of attempted child abductions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1517
85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the exclusion of certain witnesses during a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1526
85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the provision of certain state benefits to certain peace officers and certain active and retired employees of community supervision and corrections departments.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1545
85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the acceptance of certain high school courses to satisfy part of the training required to obtain a peace officer license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1546
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the operations of the Department of Public Safety, Parks and Wildlife Department, and state military forces in the border region.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1570
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayneSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1574
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to documentation regarding an arrest of a person without a warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1642
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to reporting requirements for investigations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation against residents of certain health facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1668
85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the waiver of governmental immunity of a county or sheriff's department for claims arising from a final decision of certain civil service commissions.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1688
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a liaison to assist law enforcement personnel with workers' compensation claims.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1726
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of recipients of home health services; providing penalties; creating an offense.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1751
85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to increasing the punishment for assault committed against a peace officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1757
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the impoundment of a motor vehicle operated without financial responsibility by a driver who does not have a driver's license; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1779
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, TonySponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety to obtain and use criminal history record information for the purpose of performing certain departmental functions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Returned from the House for further action
HB 1780
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, TonySponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to requirements for membership in the reserve officer corps of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1811
85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to hearings conducted by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1824
85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the execution of a warrant issued for certain individuals who violate a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Transferred to Calendars Committee
HB 1855
85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1864
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to training regarding interactions with law enforcement during traffic stops.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1969
85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the establishment of a municipal marshal reserve force.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1972
85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the model training curriculum and required training for certain school district peace officers and school resource officers.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2009
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to an exemption for certain law enforcement and military personnel from the requirement to complete a hunter education program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2030
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an offense report prepared in the investigation of a criminal case.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2042
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2044
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to matters concerning peace officers, including racial profiling, use of force, equipment, and disciplinary procedures.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2050
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the confidentiality of certain employment records submitted to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement or maintained by a law enforcement agency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Postponed
HB 2065
85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to fines collected by a county or municipality from the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2066
85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the requirements for certain applicants to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2074
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to specialty license plates issued for peace officers wounded or killed in the line of duty and eliminating the fee for the issuance of those plates.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2119
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to workers' compensation death benefit eligibility for certain spouses of first responders killed in the line of duty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2137
85-0 (2017)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to an interstate compact on border security, immigration enforcement, and refugee resettlement.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2189
85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the blue alert system to aid in the apprehension of an individual suspected of killing or causing serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2191
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the eligibility of certain entities for grants awarded by the criminal justice division of the governor's office.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2205
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to a report of child abuse or neglect made by an employee of a school district or an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2226
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lang, Mike
Relating to complaints filed against certain law enforcement officers, peace officers, detention officers, and county jailers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2280
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding the immigration status of an arrested person and to the agency's enforcement of immigration detainers and of laws relating to immigration.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2306
85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of auction proceeds from the sale of certain abandoned motor vehicles to reimburse law enforcement agencies for compensation paid to certain property owners.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2318
85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to requirements for certain applicants to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving certain fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2388
85-0 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 666 in Nueces County as the Kollyn Barton Memorial Highway.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2392
85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to funding commitments for approval of certain bridges over the Rio Grande.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2399
85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the submission by a law enforcement agency of an amended employment termination report.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2404
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to reports of sexual assault made to public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2430
85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to requirements for the use of an insignia or design by guard companies under the Private Security Act.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 2467
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to support the provision of critical incident stress debriefing to certain peace officers.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2505
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the criteria for issuing a silver alert for a missing senior citizen.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2522
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to a memorandum of understanding between this state and the United States Department of Homeland Security concerning the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2524
85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2619
85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to grant programs to maintain peace officers' mental health and provide critical incident stress debriefing for certain officers.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2639
85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to an alert for a missing senior citizen or person with Alzheimer's disease.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 2702
85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses and the confinement or release of those individuals prior to prosecution.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2704
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to a study on the use of portable testing equipment to identify synthetic drugs.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2712
85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to a firearm buyback program administered by certain local law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2727
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve personal property, including access based on danger of family violence.
House: Business & Industry
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2772
85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to requirements for peace officers to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2809
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the eligibility of certain Texas Rangers for burial in the state cemetery.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2812
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the use of certain lighting equipment on security patrol vehicles.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2892
85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to guardianships; authorizing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2908
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for a criminal offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of status as a peace officer or judge; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2913
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the transfer and transportation from one facility to another of an individual under an emergency mental health detention.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2965
85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the retirement eligibility of certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions
Referred to Pensions
HB 2991
85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of files related to complaints to and investigations by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3042
85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Huffines, Don
Relating to designating July 7 as Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 3053
85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the availability of certain dates of birth under the public information law.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3115
85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the administration and enforcement of the Private Security Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3127
85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3134
85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the electronic recording and admissibility of certain custodial interrogations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3222
85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the availability under the public information law of certain documents filed with a county clerk or a district clerk.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HB 3223
85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to liability for the sale or transfer of law enforcement vehicles before removal of certain equipment and insignia; providing civil penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3234
85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3239
85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies with the purchase of bulletproof vests.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3242
85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to eligibility for and the revocation of a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3391
85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of a specialty court for certain public safety employees who commit a criminal offense; imposing fees for participation and testing, counseling, and treatment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3431
85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to training for peace officers on enforcing the Private Security Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3436
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to the creation of the blue alert system to aid in the apprehension of individuals who are suspected of harming law enforcement officers and individuals who are fugitives from correctional facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3454
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain offenses committed against a federal law enforcement officer or emergency services personnel.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3514
85-0 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to restorative justice initiatives.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3522
85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the criteria for issuing a silver alert for a missing senior citizen.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3547
85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the requirement that the name of a state agency be printed on certain state motor vehicles.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3589
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to specialty license plates to honor certain Purple Heart recipients.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3619
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the creation of a countywide alert system for missing adults.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3622
85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to abandoned vehicles held by vehicle storage facilities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3647
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument and Ceremony.
House: House Administration Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3681
85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the investigation of deaths involving peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3719
85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of failure to identify.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3793
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to a law enforcement agency's release of a recording captured by a body worn camera.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3908
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an eligible peace officer who resides in a qualified high crime area.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3942
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the protection of certain children through the operation of the child safety check alert list and training for law enforcement officers relating to the child safety check alert list.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3965
85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the reporting of criminal offenses to prosecuting attorneys, to any failure by law enforcement agencies to properly consider those reports, and to allegations regarding a law enforcement officer's corruption or abuse of power.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4003
85-0 (2017)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to a central database containing information about defendants required to have an ignition interlock device installed on a vehicle and local law enforcement access to that database through a mobile data terminal.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 4005
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4013
85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the release of a child taken into possession by a law enforcement officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 4060
85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the electronic recording of certain non-custodial interrogations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4091
85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to reporting requirements for and the availability of information regarding certain uses of force, injuries, or deaths caused by peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4102
85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to establishing and funding a grant program for testing evidence collected in relation to sexual assaults or other sex offenses; authorizing voluntary contributions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 4121
85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the use of rapid DNA technology to identify, document and record all persons arrested for a felony or a class A misdemeanor.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 4159
85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals stopped on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4172
85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to training for law enforcement officers and officials; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4188
85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the electronic recording of non-custodial interviews.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4201
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to the publication, republication, or other dissemination of mug shots and certain other information regarding the involvement of an individual in the criminal justice system; increasing civil penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HJR 86
85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 88
85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 115
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a peace officer who resides in a high crime area.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
SB 4
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by campus police departments and certain local governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to related duties and liability of certain persons in the criminal justice system; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 12
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies with the purchase of bulletproof vests and body armor.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 13
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 15
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 30
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of instruction regarding interaction with peace officers in the required curriculum for certain public school students and in driver education courses and to civilian interaction training for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 91
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the use of automatic license plate readers by a law enforcement agency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 168
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the operations of the Department of Public Safety, Parks and Wildlife Department, and state military forces in the border region.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SB 169
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 170
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a civil action to collect a civil penalty for possession of certain small amounts of marihuana and an exception to prosecution for possession of associated drug paraphernalia.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 202
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to inclusion of instruction regarding interaction with peace officers in the required curriculum for ninth grade public school students and to civilian interaction training for peace officers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 233
85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to training regarding interactions with law enforcement during traffic stops.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 273
85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to inclusion of instruction regarding police officers in the required curriculum for ninth grade public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 294
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a prohibition against the use of stun guns and Tasers against public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 297
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the compensatory time and overtime pay for commissioned officers of the Department of Public Safety.
House: Appropriations Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 344
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the authority of emergency medical services personnel of certain emergency medical services providers to transport a person for emergency detention.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 380
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 381
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 397
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the consultation policies of local mental health authorities with respect to sheriffs and their representatives.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 401
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the seizure of property by a peace officer.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 450
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 480
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the use of an electronic recovery and access to data prepaid card reader to seize forfeitable property.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 486
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 494
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to an offense report prepared in the investigation of certain criminal cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 514
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and refugee resettlement; authorizing fines and fees.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SB 523
85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of unmanned aircraft over correctional facility or critical infrastructure facility.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 630
85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to documentation regarding an arrest of a person without a warrant.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 716
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the sheriff's department civil service system in certain counties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 772
85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer when performing official duties to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring the bite of an animal.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 778
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the appointment of school marshals by public schools and the ammunition approved for use by a school marshal serving a public school or a public junior college.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 783
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the disclosure restrictions on personnel files of police officers of municipalities that have adopted certain civil service laws.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 798
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to designating July 7 as Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
SB 838
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 840
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 901
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of unmanned aircraft over correctional facility or critical infrastructure facility.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 920
85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve personal property, including access based on danger of family violence.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 997
85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to peace officer enforcement of federal immigration law at places of worship, hospitals, public schools, and courthouses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1041
85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to prohibiting certain sex offenders from residing on the campus of a public or private institution of higher education.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1096
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to guardianships; authorizing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1138
85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the blue alert system to aid in the apprehension of an individual suspected of killing or causing serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1184
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to financial assistance paid to the survivors of certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other public employees killed in the line of duty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1186
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requirements for mental health assignment certification for municipal police departments and sheriff's departments.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1192
85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to an alert for a missing senior citizen or person with Alzheimer's disease.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1201
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the release of a body worn camera recording to the subject of that recording.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1253
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the electronic recording and admissibility of certain custodial interrogations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1332
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the availability of certain dates of birth under the public information law.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1333
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the reporting of attempted child abductions.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1366
85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1478
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the designation of January 9 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1487
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to preventing racial profiling and video and audio equipment and recordings of certain law enforcement motor vehicle stops; creating an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1551
85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the criteria for issuing a silver alert for a missing senior citizen.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1559
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to a fee exemption for guardianship proceedings of certain military servicemembers and certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1571
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the release of a child taken into possession by a law enforcement officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1577
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 1617
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the reporting requirements for certain injuries or deaths caused by peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1622
85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for missing military members.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
SB 1641
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1671
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the waiver of governmental immunity of a county or sheriff's department for claims arising from a final decision of certain civil service commissions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1685
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to specialty license plates or stickers for motor vehicles of persons with intellectual disabilities.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1714
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the expenditure of proceeds and property from and the state's burden of proof in asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1733
85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to recognition of certain identification documents by governmental officials.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1741
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to attorneys in certain counties who are qualified for appointment to represent a defendant with a mental illness.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1788
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the execution of a warrant issued for certain individuals who violate a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1793
85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to complaints filed against certain law enforcement officers, peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, and fire fighters.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1805
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the multiuse training and operations center facility.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1808
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of service as a peace officer and to an education campaign regarding the importance of peace officers in the community.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1825
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the use of automatic license plate readers by a law enforcement agency.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1849
85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, to the confinement, conviction, or release of those individuals, and to grants supporting populations that are more likely to interact frequently with law enforcement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
SB 1859
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a human trafficking unit within the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2094
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to establishment of the immigration authority delegation training grant program for local law enforcement agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SJR 1
85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 53
85-1 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 150
85-1 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the model training curriculum and required training for certain school district peace officers and school resource officers.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 156
85-1 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 166
85-1 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the collection, storage, and analysis of sexual assault evidence and evidence of other sex offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 179
85-1 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HB 183
85-1 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 211
85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the appointment by the attorney general of a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by certain peace officers and that result in serious bodily injury or death.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 314
85-1 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an eligible peace officer who resides in a qualified high crime area.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 317
85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 378
85-1 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal offenses relating to the capturing of images by unmanned aircraft and disposition of those images.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HJR 30
85-1 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HJR 44
85-1 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a peace officer who resides in a high crime area.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 7
85-1 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Received from the Senate
SB 42
85-1 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law.
Filed
SB 94
85-1 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 108
85-1 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of federal immigration law at places of worship, hospitals, public schools, and courthouses.
Filed
SB 109
85-1 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and to certain other provisions related to immigration law.
Filed
SB 110
85-1 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law.
Filed
HB 11
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 12
84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the border prosecution unit.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 62
84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 72
84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the sale or transfer of certain law enforcement vehicles before removal of certain equipment and insignia.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 95
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain witnesses during a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 120
84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by the Texas Division of Emergency Management for certain division personnel.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 154
84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 159
84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of state funds used on out-of-state travel by elected officers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 229
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the disposition of certain surplus motor vehicles and other law enforcement equipment by the Texas Facilities Commission.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 261
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 366
84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the sealing of applications and orders for the installation and use of mobile tracking devices in certain law enforcement investigations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 422
84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 455
84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to a body worn camera program for certain law enforcement agencies in this state.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 472
84-0 (2015)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to the reporting and disposition of proceeds and property from criminal asset forfeiture.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 473
84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to a prohibition on the sale or transfer of certain law enforcement vehicles before removal of certain equipment and insignia.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 474
84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to requiring certain law enforcement officers to wear body worn cameras.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 480
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to retaining a reserve investigator by a prosecuting attorney.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 503
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 508
84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to an exemption for certain law enforcement and military personnel from the requirement to complete a hunter education program; authorizing a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 530
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the use of proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture to provide college scholarships to children of peace officers killed in the line of duty and to an annual report regarding the total value of forfeited property in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 533
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to the impoundment of a motor vehicle operated without financial responsibility and involved in an accident or traffic violation; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 541
84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the electronic recording of certain custodial interrogations.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 563
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of official oppression.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 579
84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to animal encounter training for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 592
84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding the immigration status of an arrested person and the enforcement of an immigration detainer.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 593
84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to canine encounter training for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 715
84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the disposition of certain surplus property by the Department of Public Safety to certain local governments.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 834
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the criteria for issuing a silver alert for a missing senior citizen.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 865
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the recording of certain grand jury proceedings that involve a peace officer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 872
84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the reactivation of a peace officer license; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 917
84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to school marshals for private schools, notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a public or private school is appointed school marshal, and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1024
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an offense report prepared in the investigation of a criminal case.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1025
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the approval of law enforcement training materials by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 1035
84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to criminal offenses involving the filming, recording, photographing, documenting, or observing of a peace officer.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 1036
84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, EricSponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements for certain injuries or deaths caused by peace officers and for certain injuries or deaths of peace officers.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1037
84-0 (2015)
Author: Simpson, David
Relating to abolishing the Texas emerging technology fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1061
84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of interference with public duties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1094
84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to workers' compensation death benefit eligibility for certain spouses of first responders killed in the line of duty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1115
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the appearance of certain misdemeanor defendants before a magistrate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1137
84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to whom certain violations of the law by a state or local governmental entity may be reported.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1147
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the operation of all-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1173
84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to school marshals for public junior colleges, notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a public junior college is appointed school marshal, and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1179
84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the duties of certain law enforcement officials under procedures regulating the making or transfer of firearms.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 1190
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the compensation of property owners whose property is damaged as a result of a pursuit involving a federal law enforcement agency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1270
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the authority of the Department of Agriculture to employ and commission peace officers as investigators.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1278
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to financial assistance paid to the survivors of certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other public employees killed in the line of duty.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1285
84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain personal protection officers to carry certain weapons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1310
84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to canine encounter training for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1338
84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to training for peace officers and first responders on certain persons affected by trauma.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1369
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a special prosecution division in the office of the attorney general to investigate and prosecute peace officer misconduct.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 1376
84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to community supervision and corrections department officers and juvenile probation officers; reducing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1381
84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1417
84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to peace officer identification cards.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1450
84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to creating the Texas Border Security Division.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1481
84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to prohibiting the operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1572
84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to safety and security policies and procedures in the Capitol Complex.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
HB 1631
84-0 (2015)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1648
84-0 (2015)
Author: White, Molly | et. al.
Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion and prevention of coerced abortions; providing penalties; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1660
84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to certain protective orders and magistrate's orders for emergency protection.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1690
84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1703
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the disposition and identification of certain goods acquired by recycling entities and pawnbrokers; providing a civil penalty.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 1761
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the oversight of state border security activities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1778
84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the verification of the immigration status of an arrested person.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1793
84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to reports of certain missing children and to the administration of missing or exploited children prevention grants.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1821
84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers.
House: Pensions
Left pending in committee
HB 1840
84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the appointment by the attorney general of a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses committed that cause serious bodily injury or death by peace officers.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 1887
84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment of a regional center for public safety excellence in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 1893
84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the authority of an open-enrollment charter school to commission peace officers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1994
84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to entrance examinations for applicants for beginning positions in a municipal police department.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2030
84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the oversight of state border security activities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2037
84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2053
84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the protection of certain children who may be subject to child abuse or neglect through the operation of the child safety check alert list and training for law enforcement officers relating to the child safety check alert list.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 2060
84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the application of public information laws to campus police departments at private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2116
84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the expenditure of proceeds or property received from criminal asset forfeiture.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2135
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, DougSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the purchasing of a firearm of an honorably retired or deceased peace officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2167
84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2197
84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to fingerprinting requirements for occupational licenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2272
84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, JohnSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to surety bond requirements for reserve deputy sheriffs.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2277
84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the disposition of certain surplus property by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2279
84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to child and adolescent interaction education and training for certain peace and reserve law enforcement officers.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2298
84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to prohibiting certain public places from excluding peace officers or special investigators from carrying weapons on the premises.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2312
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the designation of a portion of Interstate Highway 37 as the Trooper Terry Wayne Miller Memorial Highway.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2320
84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to requirements for a peace officer stopping a motor vehicle for a suspected violation of a traffic law.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2346
84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to commissioned law enforcement officers of a Federal Reserve bank.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2357
84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the investigation of deaths involving peace officers.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 2372
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to training requirements for juvenile correctional officers employed by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2374
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 2379
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the liability of first responders who provide roadside assistance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2583
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, CecilSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to access to criminal history record information by a county sheriff.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2596
84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the date by which certain protective order information must be entered by a local law enforcement agency into the statewide law enforcement information system.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2604
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a concealed handgun license application that is submitted by a peace officer or a member of the state military forces.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2614
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 2623
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to forfeiture actions by the federal government and to the transfer of seized property between certain state and federal entities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2651
84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to law enforcement agency investigations of certain reports of child abuse or neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2680
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to allocation of money from the law enforcement officer standards and education fund.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2684
84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the creation of a model training curriculum and to the required training for certain school district peace officers and school resource officers.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2738
84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the use of human remains for forensic science education, including the training of search and rescue animals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2744
84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the use of automatic license plate readers by a law enforcement agency or municipal parking enforcement authority.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2867
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt
Relating to the use of automatic license plate readers by a law enforcement agency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2918
84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of interference with public duties; increasing a penalty.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
No action taken in committee
HB 3021
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the establishment of a tactical training center in Hidalgo County by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3037
84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the border prosecution unit.
Filed
HB 3042
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to access to and review of a person's employment records held by a law enforcement agency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3053
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to complaints against a law enforcement officer or fire fighter.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3128
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to service of a temporary ex parte order issued in response to an application for a protective order in circumstances involving family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3131
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to abandoned vehicles held by vehicle storage facilities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3149
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to special agents of the Office of Inspector General of the United States Department of Homeland Security.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee