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 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 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 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 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 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 1590
86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to statewide policies and practices, personnel training, evidence collection and preservation, and data collection and analysis regarding the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of sexual assault and other sex offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
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 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 2144
86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to peace officer instruction on veterans affected by trauma.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 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 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 3503
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to firearms training for county jailers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3526
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the duties of and training for certain officers and jailers regarding the child safety check alert list.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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 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
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 477
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
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
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
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 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 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 1849
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to public school safety measures, access to mental health professionals in public schools and during certain emergencies, access to criminal history and mental health records, and access to firearms; requiring a certificate for employment as a school behavioral counselor; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1879
86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to firearms training for county jailers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
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 2384
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment of the Office for Sexual Assault Survivor Assistance within the criminal justice division of the governor's office.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 29
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
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 567
85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 571
85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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 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 774
85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 813
85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
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 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 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 1487
85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the security of courts and judges in the state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 3113
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to continuing education training on civil process for constables.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3127
85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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 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 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 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 4142
85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to certain requirements of counties and other governmental entities regarding behavioral health.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
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
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 42
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the security of courts and judges in the state; establishing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 271
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.
Senate: Criminal Justice
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 1569
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1577
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
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 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 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
HB 370
84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a 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
Considered in 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 3935
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to funding law enforcement training for veterans from state and federal funds or grants.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 158
84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to a body worn camera program for certain law enforcement agencies in this state; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 996
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Villalba, Jason
Relating to notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a 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 Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1529
84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, KonniSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the creation and regulation of a law enforcement agency or police department.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1166
83-0 (2013)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the change of the name of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
SB 686
83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the change of the name of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately