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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 1157 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 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 1443 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to county jailer training on interacting with veterans in the criminal justice system.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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 1600 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the review date for certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Placed on intent calendar
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 2895 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to law enforcement policies for peace officer response to certain family violence offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
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 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 3841 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the adjustment of the voter-approval tax rate of a taxing unit to reflect public spending necessary to correct a deficiency in the first response capacity of a fire or police department of the taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
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 4149 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to county jailers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar
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 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 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 4527 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to training for peace officers on the laws pertaining to forced abortions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 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 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 664 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to procedures for peace officers and emergency medical services personnel who respond to calls involving an alleged or suspected act of strangulation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
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 713 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
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 837 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 894 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the model training curriculum and required education and training of security personnel employed by a school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 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 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 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 1848 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to law enforcement policies for peace officer response to certain family violence offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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
HB 43 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to peace officers and law enforcement agencies.
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 284 87-1 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the powers of peace officer members of the Texas National Guard and expediting applications for peace officer licenses from members of the Texas National Guard.
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 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 65 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to peace officers and law enforcement agencies.
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
HB 2 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
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 145 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 163 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
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 8 87-3 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
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
