HB 3 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the development and implementation of purchases relating to and funding for public school safety and security requirements and the provision of safety-related resources.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | City Government--Employees/Officers | CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--General | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY & SECURITY, OFFICE OF | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SHERIFFS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Weapons
HB 20 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Returned to committee
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 30 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 64 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, BrooksSponsor: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to the peace officers authorized to operate an authorized emergency vehicle used to conduct a police escort.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| ECTOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 76 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to reporting the loss or theft of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 82 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact for border security, including building a border wall and sharing state intelligence and resources.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement | MEXICO
HB 96 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| BORDER PATROL AGENTS | Law Enforcement | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 106 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the required reporting of multiple sales of certain firearms to law enforcement.
House: Community Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 123 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 136 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 249 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to a school security volunteer program in certain counties.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | VOLUNTEERS
HB 258 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to motorcycle profiling by peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | MOTORCYCLES | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 284 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to a requirement to report certain multiple semiautomatic rifle sales and other transfers to the county sheriff.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Law Enforcement | SHERIFFS | Weapons
HB 347 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
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
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 410 88-0 (2023)
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
Received from the House
| BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 412 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to requiring the corroboration of certain testimony in a criminal case involving a controlled substance.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement
HB 413 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a progressive disciplinary matrix for police officer misconduct in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION | Law Enforcement
HB 415 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the duty of a peace officer to request and render aid for an injured person.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 418 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the duties and powers of peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 466 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to the requirements for and compilation of certain emergency mental health detention records.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 471 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the entitlement to and claims for benefits for certain first responders and other employees related to illness and injury.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Tobacco Products
HB 504 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 544 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
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: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 606 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the execution of a warrant issued for certain releasees who violate a condition of parole or mandatory supervision related to the electronic monitoring of the releasee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ARREST WARRANTS | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Law Enforcement | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 626 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to the salaries of sheriffs and to state assistance payments to offset the cost of sheriff's salaries in certain counties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | Salaries & Expenses | SHERIFFS
HB 628 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to issuance of specialty license plates to honor fallen law enforcement officers.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PEACE OFFICERS | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 660 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, DavidSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the enforcement and administration of certain protective orders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/23
| Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 668 88-0 (2023)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the regulation of coin-operated machines.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 669 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools providing silent panic alert technology in classrooms.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Laid on the table subject to call
| ALERT SYSTEM | ALYSSA'S LAW | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 684 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the conspicuous marking of certain police vehicles as police vehicles.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 735 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
HB 765 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harless, Sam
Relating to the prosecution of a capital murder committed against a peace officer or fireman.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | RICHARD HOUSTON II ACT | Weapons
HB 799 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to a limitation on the use of certain unsubstantiated information relating to peace officer misconduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 879 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to the qualifications required to hold the office of constable in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates | Law Enforcement
HB 880 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to responsibility for law enforcement and security services within the Capitol Complex.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--City | TEXAS CAPITOL PUBLIC SAFETY PROTECTION ACT
HB 892 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to a law enforcement agency accreditation grant program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 894 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 931 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Governor | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 936 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the use of deadly force to make an arrest.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 938 88-0 (2023)
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
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 946 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to spoliation of evidence held for use in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement
HB 974 88-0 (2023)
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
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 1011 88-0 (2023)
Author: Neave Criado, 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
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 1036 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a law enforcement agency policy regarding the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer at or in the direction of a moving vehicle.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
HB 1065 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
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
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1076 88-0 (2023)
Author: Neave Criado, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of certain persons as peace officers by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those persons by political subdivisions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1094 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cunningham, Charles
Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized by a peace officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| INTERNET | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--General | PUBLIC NOTICE | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 1096 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| CONSTABLES | County Government--Roads | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1231 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the disposal of exhibits used in criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
HB 1232 88-0 (2023)
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
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
HB 1233 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the disclosure of crime stoppers tips.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | CRIME STOPPERS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
HB 1251 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.
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
Referred to Ways & Means
| Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1308 88-0 (2023)
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
Left pending in committee
| CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement
HB 1327 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Open Records
HB 1354 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to the salaries of members of certain municipal police departments and to state assistance payments to offset the cost of those salaries.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Wages | Law Enforcement | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1405 88-0 (2023)
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1408 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to changing the elements of the offense of possession or promotion of lewd visual material depicting a child and to the prosecution and punishment of that offense and the severability of certain related penal laws.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1421 88-0 (2023)
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
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1454 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
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
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 1479 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person; authorizing a fee.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
HB 1486 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gerdes, Stan | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of a mental health leave policy for certain telecommunicators.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TELECOMMUNICATORS
HB 1487 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gerdes, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a rural county law enforcement grant program.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | Law Enforcement | RURAL | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1530 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1537 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the submission by law enforcement agencies to certain public school personnel of a handle with care notice concerning a traumatic event experienced by a public school student and to certain required training regarding those notices.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Postponed
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1644 88-0 (2023)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to a study on mental health professionals or mental health response teams responding to a behavioral health-related emergency call.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1661 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burns, DeWayneSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the age limit for a beginning position in a police department under municipal civil service.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
HB 1668 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to counties required to hold an election to approve a reduction or reallocation of funding or resources for certain county law enforcement agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
HB 1675 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| BORDER | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1677 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a certified birth record, driver's license, or personal identification certificate to a homeless individual.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | HOMELESS | Housing--Homeless Persons | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1714 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
HB 1720 88-0 (2023)
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
| Crimes--Drugs | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1751 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to the collection and reporting of certain information regarding mental health jail diversion.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1764 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the exclusion of certain witnesses during a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
HB 1799 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to regulate the street parking of certain vehicles.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Law Enforcement | PARKING | Property Interests--Property Owners Association
HB 1808 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to liability insurance obtained by certain peace officers for damages resulting from misconduct committed by those officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Public Employees | Law Enforcement
HB 1810 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to protection from employment retaliation for reporting the existence of certain policies, patterns, or practices of a local entity or institution of higher education related to immigration.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Higher--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Employees
HB 1840 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to establishing a panel to study the regulation of law enforcement officers and law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Governor | Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 1856 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to a firearms policy for campus peace officers commissioned by a public institution of higher education.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Education--Higher--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 1874 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in a civil asset forfeiture proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
HB 1877 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the enforcement of laws relating to elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1920 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to policy-making authority of constables for the purpose of a federal civil rights action.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Civil Procedure | Law Enforcement
HB 1968 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, CarolineSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the designation of a portion of Interstate Highway 35 in Williamson County as the Officer Charles Whites Memorial Highway.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Highways | Law Enforcement | OFFICER CHARLES WHITES MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | SIGNS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WILLIAMSON COUNTY
HB 1993 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a peace officer commissioned by the comptroller to apply for an order authorizing the installation and use of a mobile tracking device.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Criminal Procedure--General | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1995 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to requiring a licensed firearms dealer to report certain sales or transfers of multiple semiautomatic rifles to law enforcement; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2009 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to measures for school safety in public schools.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 2034 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to certain mental health policies and services for peace officers and fire fighters.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2043 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al.
Relating to a criminal justice system pretrial and sentencing database established by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Postponed
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement
HB 2089 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the office of the attorney general 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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2104 88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian
Relating to requiring a school district to employ a social worker to assist district security personnel and oversee the district's threat assessment and safe and supportive school teams.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 2111 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the employment of certain federal law enforcement agents as school district security personnel and the authority of the chief of school safety and security for the Texas Education Agency to carry a weapon on public school grounds.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Governor | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
HB 2137 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Highways | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2154 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, EddieSponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to the adoption of physical fitness programs and standards for law enforcement officers employed by the office of the attorney general.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2190 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the terminology used to describe transportation-related accidents.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| ACCIDENTS | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 2233 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to required mental health awareness training for first responders.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 2252 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the regulation of trampoline courts; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Miscellaneous | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | Safety
HB 2305 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to a report on recidivism rates.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS
HB 2311 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to peace officer liability for an improper response to a mass casualty event.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2316 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 2319 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to disciplinary action against a peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for failure to cooperate with an investigation by a law enforcement agency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2364 88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 87 in Concho County as the Deputy Samuel Leonard Memorial Highway.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| CONCHO COUNTY | DEPUTY SAMUEL LEONARD MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | Highways | Law Enforcement | SIGNS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2365 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over an airport or military installation; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aeronautics | AIRPORTS | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans
HB 2395 88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian | et. al.
Relating to the duties of peace officers regarding interactions with victims of sexual assault.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2396 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | Congress | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement | MEXICO
HB 2441 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to required training on trauma-impacted veterans for certain peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2471 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to eligibility for law enforcement officer service in the Employees Retirement System of Texas by certain peace officers commissioned by the comptroller.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Law Enforcement | Retirement Systems--State Employees
HB 2472 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to compensation and leave for certain security officers or investigators commissioned as peace officers by the comptroller.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2486 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information in a peace officer's or firefighter's personnel file.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 2519 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to law enforcement misconduct and law enforcement interactions with certain detained or arrested individuals and other members of the public, to public entity liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Criminal Procedure--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION | GEORGE FLOYD ACT | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | RESTRAINTS | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 2521 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the prohibition on the use of a neck restraint by a peace officer during a search or arrest.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | RESTRAINTS
HB 2537 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2564 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the investigation of certain motor vehicle accidents.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ACCIDENTS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2566 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the number of peace officers required to be employed by a sheriff's department in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SHERIFFS
HB 2600 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the employment of peace officers who seek or receive mental health care.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2650 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and duties of the Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force and establishment of a mandatory training program for peace officers on responding to reports of child sexual abuse and adult sexual assault.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Crimes Against | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS' TASK FORCE
HB 2653 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Against Property | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 2660 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to duties and procedures and to training programs for law enforcement agencies regarding missing children and missing persons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS | TIM'S LAW
HB 2668 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault and to certain procedures and reimbursements occurring with respect to a sexual assault or other sex offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2754 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, CecilSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for retired peace officers.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2811 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the use of a volunteer school protection force established by a county sheriff for purposes of school district safety.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | SHERIFFS | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
HB 2861 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
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
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2883 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to checkpoints established by the Department of Public Safety at roadways entering this state from New Mexico.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--General | Highways | Law Enforcement | NEW MEXICO | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS
HB 2901 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, CodySponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF COAST INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY | Law Enforcement | ORANGE COUNTY | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2917 88-0 (2023)
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
| Courts--Juries | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | THURGOOD MARSHALL CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ACT
HB 2925 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to applicability of the civil service system for municipal firefighters and police officers and sheriff's departments.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | SHERIFFS
HB 2927 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to quarantine leave for certain public safety employees.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2992 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to asset forfeiture under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Law Enforcement
HB 2999 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the enforcement of county traffic rules in certain private subdivisions.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| County Government--Roads | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3057 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3067 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Venton | et. al.
Relating to the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications by certain peace officers.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3075 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over a correctional facility or detention facility; creating a criminal offense.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aeronautics | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement
HB 3161 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hull, LaceySponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the duties of a justice of the peace, medical examiner, or other investigator regarding the bodies of unidentified deceased persons and to the control by certain persons of the disposition of a deceased person's remains.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3255 88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian | et. al.
Relating to emergency response management training for certain administrators and security personnel at public schools.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3262 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to county or municipal regulation of mass gatherings and sports and community venue district duties regarding emergency services and fire suppression; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | County Government--General | FIRE MARSHAL | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | PERMITS | Safety | SHERIFFS
HB 3271 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the seizure of firearms during the emergency detention of certain persons who may have a mental illness.
House: Community Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 3280 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the enrollment, including resident status and tuition rates, of certain persons, including persons not authorized to be present in the United States, in public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | Law Enforcement | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 3293 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the designation of a weight enforcement officer by a commissioners court in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| County Government--Roads | Law Enforcement | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3294 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3335 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to employment activities of certain peace officers responding to an emergency call for purposes of the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3342 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to recordings of peace officer performance of official duties and interactions with the public; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 3362 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to active shooter training for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS | Weapons
HB 3376 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to psychological and physical examinations required to obtain a license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3421 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the provision of law enforcement services in certain municipalities by the Department of Public Safety.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Finance | City Government--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
HB 3425 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick
Relating to the administration of certain oaths and the taking of sworn complaints made in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | OATHS
HB 3477 88-0 (2023)
Author: Neave Criado, Victoria
Relating to qualifications of a sheriff or a candidate for sheriff.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | SHERIFFS
HB 3480 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of certain overdose information and the mapping of overdoses for public safety purposes.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement
HB 3491 88-0 (2023)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to whom certain violations of the law by a state or local governmental entity may be reported.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3539 88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and operation of an ammunition facility by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS AMMUNITION MANUFACTURING FACILITY | Weapons
HB 3540 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lujan, John
Relating to overdose mapping by a local health authority or a law enforcement agency for public safety purposes.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | County Government--General | Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Safety
HB 3556 88-0 (2023)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to a local area activation of the alert system for certain missing children.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3617 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of weapons by community supervision and corrections department officers, juvenile probation officers, and certain retired law enforcement officers and to criminal liability for taking a weapon from certain of those officers.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Juvenile Boards & Officers | Law Enforcement | Weapons
HB 3659 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to civil asset forfeiture proceedings, to the seizure and forfeiture of certain property, and to the reporting and disposition of proceeds and property from civil asset forfeiture.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3678 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to the record of an investigation of a complaint of misconduct by certain peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3688 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to the dismissal of a criminal case by the attorney representing the state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
HB 3698 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, BrooksSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to expanding access to the protective order registry and the inclusion of certain information regarding a person who is the subject of a protective order in that registry.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/23
| Courts--Administration | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 3704 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to notification requirements for deaths caused by peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3711 88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and refugee resettlement; authorizing fines, fees, and assessments.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | INTERSTATE BORDER SECURITY & REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3758 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| ASSETS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRABAND | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--General | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3783 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to audits of state border security programs.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3805 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the program categories in the unified transportation program.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BORDER | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Law Enforcement | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3825 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to prohibiting the publication of certain criminal record information of individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Postponed
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement
HB 3841 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick
Relating to the reporting and investigation of motor vehicle accidents.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3847 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to defenses to prosecution for certain criminal offenses involving material or conduct that may be obscene or is otherwise harmful to children.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3858 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to peace officer wellness programs within certain law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3869 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John | et. al.
Relating to the retirement eligibility of certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3875 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the disclosure of certain personal information contained in motor vehicle records.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | Protection of Personal Information | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3888 88-0 (2023)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Human Services--General | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3956 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the creation of DNA records for a person arrested for a felony offense and the expunction of DNA records in certain circumstances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Courts--General | Courts--Personnel | Criminal Procedure--General | DNA | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Health--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3957 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the establishment of a rapid DNA analysis pilot program in certain counties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BEXAR COUNTY | COLLIN COUNTY | Criminal Procedure--General | DALLAS COUNTY | DNA | EL PASO COUNTY | FORENSIC TESTING | GALVESTON COUNTY | HARRIS COUNTY | HIDALGO COUNTY | Law Enforcement | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TARRANT COUNTY | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3958 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies in collecting DNA samples from defendants arrested for certain felony offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | DNA | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3960 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick
Relating to contracts or agreements entered into by governmental entities involving the enforcement of immigration law or common or contract carriers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Common Carriers | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3967 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to accompanying and filming peace officers of the state and local law enforcement agencies for producing a documentary film.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 3996 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John | et. al.
Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT | Weapons
HB 3999 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
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
| Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES
HB 4007 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the open carrying of a handgun by a uniformed school marshal.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Weapons
HB 4141 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to a study conducted by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas on the feasibility of offering alternative service retirement benefits to peace officers who are members of the retirement system.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 4173 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to state overdose prevention and control efforts and the defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving possession of small amounts of controlled substances, marihuana, dangerous drugs, or abusable volatile chemicals, or possession of drug paraphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION COLLABORATIVE
HB 4179 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to assertion of immunity and application of certain laws in certain actions brought against peace officers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 4216 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Christina | et. al.
Relating to certain notifications related to the rights of crime victims.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Courts--Judges | CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Law Enforcement
HB 4241 88-0 (2023)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the act of profiling by a peace officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| DISCRIMINATION | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 4249 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to a law enforcement agency's use of deadly force by means of a drone.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aeronautics | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | Law Enforcement | Weapons
HB 4265 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to issuance of specialty license plates to honor personnel of sheriff's offices.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 4318 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to a grant program for crime victim notification systems.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| CRIME VICTIMS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement
HB 4345 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dorazio, Mark
Relating to the reallocation of funding or resources for certain county law enforcement agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
HB 4368 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to the protection of this state and its citizens from border invasion or imminent danger from border security breaches; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Law Enforcement | Legislature | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 4372 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the commissioning of peace officers by certain private schools.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 4379 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to citations and arrests for criminal offenses and pretrial detention and release.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HOMELESS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | TEXAS PRETRIAL RELEASE AND DETENTION ACT
HB 4422 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to a study on enhancing border security outcomes through public safety, technological, and transportation infrastructure improvements near Texas-Mexico border crossings.
House: Transportation Senate: Border Security
Effective immediately
| BORDER | Highways | Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 4470 88-0 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie | et. al.
Relating to school marshals, including eligibility for appointment as a school marshal, and licensure and training requirements.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
HB 4486 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman | et. al.
Relating to design and use of a model criminal citation.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 4504 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Child Protection | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Statutory Revision | Weapons
HB 4528 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the requirement that a peace officer take possession of a person's driver's license following the person's failure to pass or refusal to consent to a test for intoxication.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 4582 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to assist certain public schools in providing salaries to school security personnel.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PEACE OFFICERS | Salaries & Expenses
HB 4628 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the duties of law enforcement agencies, crime laboratories, and the Department of Public Safety following the performance of certain DNA profile comparisons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | DNA | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4635 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to organized crime, racketeering activities, and collection of unlawful debts; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | DEBT | Law Enforcement | ORGANIZED CRIME | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUBPOENAS | TEXAS RACKETEERING ACT | WITNESSES
HB 4642 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to offenses involving the manufacture or delivery of certain controlled substances and the enforcement and prevention of those offenses; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BORDER | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Crimes--Drugs | FENTANYL OFFENSES ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LETHAL POISONING PRVENTION TASK FORCE | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 4718 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 164 in Limestone County as the State Trooper Chad M. Walker Memorial Highway.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Law Enforcement | STATE TROOPER CHAD M. WALKER MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
HB 4777 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.
Relating to the model training curriculum for school district peace officers and school resource officers.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4873 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to the licensing and regulation of peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Postponed
| Governor | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 4875 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Lulu | et. al.
Relating to a law enforcement agency policy regarding drug and alcohol testing of peace officers involved in certain injuries or deaths.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 4882 88-0 (2023)
Author: DeAyala, Mano
Relating to a review by a local law enforcement agency of a school district's multihazard emergency operations plan.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SHERIFFS
HB 4886 88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESTRAINTS | SUPREME COURT | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
HB 4906 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, ColeSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications by certain peace officers.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SEARCH WARRANTS
HB 4953 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for the removal of certain children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Postponed
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Law Enforcement
HB 4966 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to law enforcement agency personnel records and the reporting of separations of license holders to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 4968 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders; creating criminal offenses related to terrorism.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4975 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to reporting procedures and training programs for law enforcement agencies regarding missing children and missing persons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ARREST WARRANTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 5005 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of a motor vehicle license plate number captured in a video recording maintained by a law enforcement agency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | Protection of Personal Information | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 5033 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to requiring public schools and public institutions of higher education to report data regarding certain arrests made on school or institution property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement
HB 5077 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to licensure and training requirements for school marshals.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Health & Safety | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS | Weapons
HB 5099 88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to assist certain current and former peace officers in receiving a teacher certification.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety
HB 5118 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to law enforcement radio interoperability and training.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RADIO | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 5135 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the issuance of K9s4KIDs specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Governor | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 5137 88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to requirements for the use on the state's international border of motion detection cameras and for camera data storage from those cameras.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BORDER | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 5182 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the creation of a bulk ammunition database.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 5202 88-0 (2023)
Author: Neave Criado, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to a central database containing information about offenders who have committed certain violent offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 5247 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the expansion of the statewide program to prevent and detect certain offenses.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Drugs | CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 5417 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the commissioning by the General Land Office of certain Alamo complex rangers as peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ALAMO, THE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HCR 43 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Urging local police departments to take action against police officers that fail to follow laws, policies, and regulations.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 62 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting that the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives create a joint interim committee to study motorcycle operator profiling by law enforcement officers.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 22 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of grant programs to provide financial assistance to qualified sheriff's offices, constable's offices, and prosecutor's offices in rural counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Law Enforcement | RURAL | Salaries & Expenses | SHERIFFS
SB 37 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: González, Mary
Relating to the criminal offense of hazing.
House: Higher Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 106 88-0 (2023)
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
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
SB 140 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 142 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to a school security volunteer program in certain counties.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | VOLUNTEERS
SB 144 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 148 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the salaries of sheriffs and to state assistance payments to offset the cost of sheriff's salaries in certain counties.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | Salaries & Expenses | SHERIFFS
SB 170 88-0 (2023)
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
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Law Enforcement | Weapons
SB 183 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 184 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 185 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the retention and required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 218 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the grounds for disciplinary action against peace officers and the use of body worn cameras by peace officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 219 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
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 worn cameras; authorizing fees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 237 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Senate: Border Security
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
SB 267 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to law enforcement agency accreditation, including a grant program to assist agencies in becoming accredited.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 288 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of certain first responders.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 376 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to hiring and licensing certain persons as peace officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 386 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Harless, Sam | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of a capital murder committed against a peace officer or fireman.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | RICHARD HOUSTON II ACT | Weapons
SB 395 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to defenses to prosecution for certain criminal offenses involving material or conduct that may be obscene or is otherwise harmful to children.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 507 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 87 in Concho County as the Deputy Samuel Leonard Memorial Highway.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| CONCHO COUNTY | DEPUTY SAMUEL LEONARD MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | Highways | Law Enforcement | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 521 88-0 (2023)
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: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 529 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 530 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a peer support network for law enforcement officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | W.W. CARUTH JR. POLICE INSTITUTE AT DALLAS
SB 533 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to training for peace officers on responding to and investigating child fatalities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Crimes Against | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 540 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Isaac, Carrie
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 564 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to the peace officers authorized to operate an authorized emergency vehicle used to conduct a police escort.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 571 88-0 (2023)
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.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Criminal Procedure--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 575 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the creation of a cause of action for deprivation of rights and the waiver of immunity.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 602 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Harless, Sam
Relating to the law enforcement authority of federal border patrol agents.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER PATROL AGENTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 616 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to motorcycle profiling by peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Law Enforcement | MOTORCYCLES | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 617 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Effective immediately
| BORDER PATROL AGENTS | Law Enforcement | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 648 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the procedure for removing certain prosecuting attorneys for their policies on the enforcement of criminal offenses; providing a private cause of action.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 665 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the tracking, reporting, and disposition of proceeds and property from asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Law Enforcement
SB 689 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the establishment of a public safety dual credit grant program by the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Law Enforcement
SB 704 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the capture and use of an individual's biometric identifiers, specimen, or genetic information by a governmental body or peace officer or by a person for commercial purposes; authorizing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Business & Commerce--General | DNA | Law Enforcement | Protection of Personal Information | SEARCH WARRANTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 709 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to school marshals, including eligibility for appointment as a school marshal, licensure and training requirements, and school marshal uniforms or badges.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | Weapons
SB 737 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the creation of the Texas School Patrol.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 738 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to law enforcement radio interoperability and training.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BORDER | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RADIO | Safety
SB 740 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to an election to approve a reduction or reallocation of funding or resources for certain county prosecutors' offices.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
| County Government--Finance | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Law Enforcement
SB 753 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Relating to the powers and duties of the office of the attorney general 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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 806 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Manuel, Christian | et. al.
Relating to the duties of peace officers regarding interactions with victims of sexual assault.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 815 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to limitation of certain liability of owners, lessees, and occupants of land in connection with livestock and agricultural land.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Agriculture | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | TRESPASS
SB 838 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools providing silent panic alert technology in classrooms.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| ALERT SYSTEM | ALYSSA'S LAW | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 892 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers as private security officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES
SB 909 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to municipal civil service for fire fighters and police officers.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION | Law Enforcement
SB 911 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a bulk ammunition database.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 996 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a report on recidivism rates.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS
SB 997 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the publication of certain photographs of human remains by certain individuals for a purpose other than an authorized purpose; providing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Communications & Press | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | KOBE AND GIANNA BRYANT ACT | Law Enforcement
SB 999 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the requirement that providers of active shooter training at public schools and institutions of higher education obtain a certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1005 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Relating to the adoption of physical fitness programs and standards for law enforcement officers employed by the office of the attorney general.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1020 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
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.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--General | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1124 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Neave Criado, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to qualifications of a sheriff or a candidate for sheriff.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | SHERIFFS
SB 1142 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to certain agreements entered into 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; increasing the amount of a fee.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1179 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESTRAINTS | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | SUPREME COURT | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
SB 1195 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute certain criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--General | Ethics | Law Enforcement
SB 1237 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, PeteSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to compensation and leave for certain security officers or investigators commissioned as peace officers by the comptroller.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Salaries & Expenses
SB 1270 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1271 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the retirement eligibility of certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1274 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT | Weapons
SB 1308 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over an airport or military installation; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aeronautics | AIRPORTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans
SB 1319 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of certain overdose information and the mapping of overdoses for public safety purposes.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | PHYSICIANS | Political Subdivisions
SB 1355 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to make certain radio communications available to the public.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RADIO
SB 1357 88-0 (2023)
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
| CRIME-STATISTICS | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1380 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to training for peace officers on acquired and traumatic brain injuries and trauma-affected veterans.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1401 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Ann
Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault and to certain procedures and reimbursements occurring with respect to a sexual assault or other sex offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 1402 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the composition, continuation, and duties of the Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force, compensation for task force members and certain other task force participants, and establishment of a mandatory training program for persons responding to reports of and treating survivors of child sexual abuse and adult sexual assault.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Crimes Against | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS' TASK FORCE
SB 1403 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact for border security, including building a border wall and sharing state intelligence and resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement | MEXICO
SB 1422 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to enforcement of criminal offenses by state agencies, law enforcement agencies, political subdivisions, or local entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1445 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 1475 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to licensure and training requirements for school marshals.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Education
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS | Weapons
SB 1477 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to active shooter training for peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS | Weapons
SB 1483 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a retail theft investigation unit in the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Property | Law Enforcement | ORGANIZED CRIME | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1484 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23
| BORDER | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1497 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a law enforcement agency training grant program.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crime Prevention | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Governor | Law Enforcement
SB 1518 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders; creating criminal offenses related to terrorism.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | DNA | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1525 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in property tax appraisal records.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--General | Law Enforcement | Lawyers | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 1547 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the permissible uses of the school safety allotment under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | State Finances--Appropriations | Weapons
SB 1551 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Frazier, Frederick
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of failure to identify; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1632 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to a review by a local law enforcement agency of a school district's multihazard emergency operations plan.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SHERIFFS
SB 1637 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the prohibited report or disclosure by health care providers of certain health information.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1664 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the school safety technical advisory committee and the school safety accountability program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Governor | Law Enforcement | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 1670 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to required boating incident reports.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| BOATS & BOATING | Law Enforcement | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety
SB 1698 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Human Services--General | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1703 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to a study on the impact of illegal immigration in this state.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| Aliens | Environment--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Utilities--Electric
SB 1738 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the automatic suspension and investigation of law enforcement personnel involved in a shooting with a child.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
SB 1740 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to gun safety; creating an offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BOATS & BOATING | Business & Commerce--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | SIGNS | Weapons
SB 1770 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to an exception to required disclosure under the public information law for certain electronic information held by a prosecutor, law enforcement agency, or corrections agency.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Open Records
SB 1788 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to organized crime, racketeering activities, and collection of unlawful debts; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | ORGANIZED CRIME | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUBPOENAS
SB 1852 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to active shooter training for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS
SB 1868 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the powers and duties of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT | Juvenile Boards & Officers | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1899 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to a law enforcement agency's use of deadly force by means of a drone.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aeronautics | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | Law Enforcement | Weapons
SB 1960 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Tepper, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of weapons by community supervision and corrections department officers, juvenile probation officers, and certain retired law enforcement officers and to criminal liability for taking a weapon from certain of those officers.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Juvenile Boards & Officers | Law Enforcement | Weapons
SB 2000 88-0 (2023)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the commissioning of peace officers by certain parochial schools in certain counties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | Religion
SB 2072 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to commissioned peace officers employed by the attorney general.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees
SB 2079 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to peace officer reporting of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly person or a person with a disability to the adult protective services division of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2085 88-0 (2023)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando
Relating to a grant program for crime victim notification systems.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| CRIME VICTIMS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement
SB 2092 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate the locations in which a person may carry a firearm.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | Weapons
SB 2093 88-0 (2023)
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
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | DISCRIMINATION | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 2095 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the prosecution of the offense involving the possession or carrying of certain weapons on the premises or property of certain locations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Day Care | Historic Preservation & Museums | Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Weapons
SB 2096 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the use of force by peace officers and other officer interactions and duties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2101 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Morales, Christina | et. al.
Relating to certain notifications related to the rights of crime victims.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Courts--Judges | CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Law Enforcement
SB 2161 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the age limit for a beginning position in a police department under municipal civil service.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
SB 2221 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Raney, John
Relating to issuance of specialty license plates to honor personnel of sheriff's offices.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 2255 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to cooperation between social media companies and law enforcement agencies; imposing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2273 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to requiring semiannual school safety meetings in certain counties.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| CONSTABLES | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SHERIFFS
SB 2276 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring parental consent for peace officer interviews of certain children.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARENTAL CONSENT | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2282 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to National Aeronautics and Space Administration security personnel.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Law Enforcement | NASA
SB 2287 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to apprehend a person for emergency detention and the authority of certain facilities and physicians to temporarily detain a person with mental illness.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Health Care Providers | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | PHYSICIANS
SB 2377 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to homeland security, including the creation of the Texas Homeland Security Division in the Department of Public Safety, the operations of the Homeland Security Council, the creation of a homeland security fusion center, and the duties of state agencies and local governments in preparing for, reporting, and responding to cybersecurity breaches; providing administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| Aliens | BORDER | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL | Law Enforcement | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Weapons
SB 2401 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the definition of authorized peace officer for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2407 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to licensure and training requirements for school marshals.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Health & Safety | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS | Weapons
SB 2429 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to reporting procedures and training programs for law enforcement agencies regarding missing children and missing persons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| ARREST WARRANTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 2480 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to training for peace officers on investigating criminal offenses involving elderly victims.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ELDER ABUSE | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2593 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to a defense to prosecution for certain assaultive offenses involving the use or exhibition of a less-lethal projectile device by a peace officer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Postponed
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
SB 2612 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the commissioning by the General Land Office of certain Alamo complex rangers as peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| ALAMO, THE | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 9 88-1 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Courts--Administration | Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | Protection of Personal Information | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 18 88-1 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
| BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2 88-1 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation.
Senate: Border Security
Received from the Senate
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 7 88-1 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
Filed
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT | Weapons
HB 20 88-2 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
| BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 25 88-2 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Courts--Administration | Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | Protection of Personal Information | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 44 88-2 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the southern border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 60 88-2 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person; authorizing a fee.
Filed
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
SB 5 88-2 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
Filed
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT | Weapons
HB 4 88-3 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation and indemnification of certain claims relating to the enforcement of that offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Committee report printed and distributed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees | State Officers
HB 23 88-3 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 74 88-3 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Courts--Administration | Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | Protection of Personal Information | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 75 88-3 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 85 88-3 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 87 88-3 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 101 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.
Relating to the rural constable's office salary assistance grant program.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | RURAL | Salaries & Expenses
HB 106 88-3 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick | et. al.
Relating to a defense to prosecution for certain assaultive offenses involving the use or exhibition of a less-lethal projectile device by a peace officer.
Filed
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 138 88-3 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to the enforcement within this state of certain federal laws regarding immigration.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 142 88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to requiring the Department of Public Safety to maintain an office in Liberty County.
Filed
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 180 88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the appointment by the governor of a conservator of certain counties.
Filed
| CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Governor | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
HB 200 88-3 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.
Filed
| BORDER | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 11 88-3 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 23 88-3 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to law enforcement agency accreditation, including a grant program to assist agencies in becoming accredited; making an appropriation.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 71 88-3 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the definition of firearm for purposes of certain criminal offenses.
Filed
| Law Enforcement | Weapons
SB 73 88-3 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
Filed
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT | Weapons
HB 3 88-4 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation to provide funding for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure and border security operations, including funding for additional overtime expenses and costs due to certain increased law enforcement presence.
House: Appropriations
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Law Enforcement | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 13 88-4 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing the Texas Homeland Security Division and the Border Security Advisory Council, and to compensate persons affected by those threats.
Filed
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | BORDER SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Property | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | Retirement Systems--State Employees | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 37 88-4 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 38 88-4 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the appointment by the governor of a conservator of certain counties.
Filed
| CONSERVATORSHIP | CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Governor | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
HB 40 88-4 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions, and authorizing under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate certain of those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees | State Officers
HB 42 88-4 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to requiring the Department of Public Safety to maintain an office in Liberty County.
Filed
| HIGHWAY PATROL, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 48 88-4 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick
Relating to a defense to prosecution for certain assaultive offenses involving the use or exhibition of a less-lethal projectile device by a peace officer.
Filed
| Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 77 88-4 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to the establishment of the Texas border enforcement coordination program; making appropriations.
Filed
| BORDER | County Government--General | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | GANGS | Governor | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | SHERIFFS | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | VOLUNTEERS
HB 80 88-4 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.
Filed
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | City Government--General | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 87 88-4 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.
Filed
| BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 110 88-4 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the school safety allotment under the public school finance system; making an appropriation.
Filed
| Animals | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 3 88-4 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation to provide funding for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure and border security operations, including funding for additional overtime expenses and costs due to certain increased law enforcement presence.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Law Enforcement | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 21 88-4 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to law enforcement agency accreditation, including a grant program to assist agencies in becoming accredited; making an appropriation.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Electronic Information Systems | EMPLOYEE RECORDS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
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
| JAVIER AMBLER'S LAW | Law Enforcement | TELEVISION
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Criminal Procedure--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION | GEORGE FLOYD ACT | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
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
| Aliens | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 132 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
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
| CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING VICTIMS PROTECTIONS AND PROVISIONS ACT | Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | Law Enforcement | Minors--General | PEACE OFFICERS | PROSTITUTION
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
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Political Subdivisions
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SUBPOENAS
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
| ALERT SYSTEM | ALYSSA'S LAW | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Law Enforcement
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
| ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Personal Property | PUBLIC NOTICE
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
| ARREST WARRANTS | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Law Enforcement | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
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
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
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
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Criminal Procedure--General | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | VIDEO CAMERAS
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
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Protection of Personal Information
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
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
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
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
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Criminal Procedure--General | INFORMED CONSENT | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
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
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | SUBPOENAS
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EMPLOYEE RECORDS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Law Enforcement
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement
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
| Education--Junior College Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
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
| CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 810 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the regulation of coin-operated machines.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Law Enforcement | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
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
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | RESTRAINTS
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.
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement
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
| BO'S LAW | BOTHAM JEAN ACT | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | VIDEO CAMERAS
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DIVORCE | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Personal Property
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | OATHS | SHERIFFS
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| County Government--General | Courts--Administration | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | Protection of Personal Information
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
| INTERNET | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--General | PUBLIC NOTICE | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
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
| CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement
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
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
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
| Courts--Judges | Disabilities, Persons with | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| Highways | Law Enforcement | MANUFACTURED HOUSING | Safety
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
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | HOMELESS | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING VICTIMS PROTECTIONS AND PROVISIONS ACT | Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | Law Enforcement | Minors--General | PEACE OFFICERS | PROSTITUTION
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
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--General | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Electronic Information Systems | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| CONSTABLES | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Electronic Information Systems | Fire Fighters & Police--General | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| JOHN & JOSEPH'S LAW | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING CHILDREN & PERSONS INFORMATION CLEARING HOUSE | MISSING PERSONS
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
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
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
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SHERIFFS
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Law Enforcement | Sunset--Commission Bills
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Sunset--Commission Bills
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Open Records
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
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SEARCH WARRANTS
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
| Animals | Historic Preservation & Museums | Law Enforcement | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
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
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
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
| Aeronautics | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Weapons
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Law Enforcement | MOTORCYCLES | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | SEARCH WARRANTS | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
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
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--Finance | City Government--Utilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
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
| EMPLOYEE RECORDS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | VIDEO CAMERAS
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Criminal Procedure--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | JORDAN EDWARDS ACT | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Weapons
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety
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
| Law Enforcement
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
| EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Retirement Systems--Municipal
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | SICK LEAVE
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
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | Weapons
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
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Governor | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement | W.W. CARUTH JR. POLICE INSTITUTE AT DALLAS
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
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
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
| CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates | Law Enforcement
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement | Safety--Fireworks
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | Open Records
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
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | OATHS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Highways | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FORENSIC TESTING | Health Care Providers | Law Enforcement | SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Disabilities, Persons with | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Family--Family Violence | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Open Records
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Governor | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT, OFFICE OF | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY STATE ACT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | MISSING PERSONS
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Law Enforcement
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
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
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
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| EMPLOYEE RECORDS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Disabilities, Persons with | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
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
| Education--Higher--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | TEXAS CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY ACT OF 2021 | Weapons
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Law Enforcement
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement
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
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3048 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to a designated law enforcement office or agency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement
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
| BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | Criminal Procedure--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TERMINOLOGY OF PENAL LAWS & JUSTICE SYSTEM, COMMISSION TO STUDY | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | W.W. CARUTH JR. POLICE INSTITUTE AT DALLAS
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | RESTRAINTS
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
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | Law Enforcement
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | WITNESSES
HB 3251 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the use of unmanned aircraft.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Point of order sustained
| Aeronautics | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
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
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| ACCIDENTS | AIRPORTS | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Water--Navigation & Ports
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
| Agriculture | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans
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
| Highways | Law Enforcement | NUECES COUNTY | PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
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
| CORPORAL WILLIE DALE TAYLOR MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | Highways | Law Enforcement | SERGEANT WILLIAM J. KUHNLE JR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TROOPER CHAD M. WALKER MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | TROOPER DANIEL HIGDON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | TROOPER DAVID IRVINE RUCKER MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | TROOPER JAVIER ARANA JR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | TROOPER MARK JEFFERY PHEBUS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | TROOPER MOISES SANCHEZ MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | TROOPER RALPH G. ZERDA MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | TROOPER RICHARD DALE COTTLE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | TROOPER TIMOTHY WADE MCDERMOT MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | TROOPER TROY HOGUE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
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
| City Government--General | County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| Courts--Juries | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | THURGOOD MARSHALL CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ACT
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
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VIDEO CAMERAS
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
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Electronic Information Systems | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
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.
| AIRPORTS | Law Enforcement | Transportation--Aviation | Weapons
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
| BORDER | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | Law Enforcement | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Taxation--Sales
HB 3990 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the report of right-angle collisions of vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ACCIDENTS | Highways | Law Enforcement | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement
HB 4075 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the Texas reserve militia.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Governor | Law Enforcement | Legislature | Military & Veterans | OATHS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Highways | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | RACIAL PROFILING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| Education--Driver Education & Training | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY POLICING, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
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
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
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
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | Salaries & Expenses
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
| Animals | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | VETERINARIANS
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
| Courts--Judges | Law Enforcement | Lawyers | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--Finance | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Retirement Systems--Municipal
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
| Electronic Information Systems | EMPLOYEE RECORDS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
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
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | RACIAL PROFILING
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
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
| Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | MOTORCYCLES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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
| Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Finance | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Elections--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
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
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| COLLABORATIVE TASK FORCE ON PUBLIC SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | COUNSELING & THERAPY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 67 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | RESTRAINTS
SB 70 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to use of force reporting by peace officers.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
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
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
SB 110 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Law Enforcement
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
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | SEARCH WARRANTS
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
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
| Aeronautics | AIRPORTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Criminal Procedure--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION | GEORGE FLOYD ACT | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Law Enforcement | Weapons
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
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Weapons
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
| Law Enforcement | TELEVISION
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
| Law Enforcement | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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
| Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
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
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | SUBPOENAS
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement
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
| CRIME-STATISTICS | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Retirement Systems--Municipal
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
| CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| BO'S LAW | BOTHAM JEAN ACT | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | VIDEO CAMERAS
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
| Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fire Fighters & Police--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Law Enforcement | Sunset--Commission Bills
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Sunset--Commission Bills
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
| Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RADIO
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | JOHN & JOSEPH'S LAW | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS
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
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | SHERIFFS
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
| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State
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
| BORDER | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | Open Records
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | VIDEO CAMERAS
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Open Records
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | Open Records
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against
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
| Electronic Information Systems | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
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
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Criminal Procedure--General | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Law Enforcement | SEARCH WARRANTS | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
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
| Crimes--Drugs | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Law Enforcement
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
| Courts--Judges | Law Enforcement | Lawyers | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Electronic Information Systems | EMPLOYEE RECORDS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
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
| BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
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
| Aliens | BORDER | Congress | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
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
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| Health Care Providers | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | Law Enforcement | Legislature
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | SICK LEAVE
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1406 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to police cadet training in certain municipalities.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | MISSING PERSONS
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
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VIDEO CAMERAS
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | Salaries & Expenses | SHERIFFS
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--General | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | SUBPOENAS
SB 1544 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to no-knock warrants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| ARREST WARRANTS | BREONNA TAYLOR-ATATIANA JEFFERSON SAFE USE OF FORCE ACT | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| BREONNA TAYLOR AND ATATIANA JEFFERSON SAFE USE OF FORCE ACT | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| AIRPORTS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Transportation--Aviation | Weapons
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
| HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
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
| Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RESTRAINTS
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
| Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--School Districts | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Employees
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Law Enforcement | SEARCH WARRANTS | SUBPOENAS | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1742 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement
SB 1775 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to criminal justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | RACIAL PROFILING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION | Law Enforcement
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
| Crime Prevention | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | Law Enforcement | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TASK FORCE ON PREVENTION & INVESTIGATION OF VIOLENT CRIME
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
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | RESTRAINTS
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
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Aliens | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Law Enforcement
SB 1945 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the terminology used to describe transportation-related accidents.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ACCIDENTS | AIRPORTS | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Water--Navigation & Ports
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
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | Weapons
SB 1985 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to qualifications for sheriffs in certain counties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| County Government--General | Law Enforcement | SHERIFFS
SB 2020 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the regulation of coin-operated machines.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| CHILD CUSTODY | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Child Protection | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2141 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to motorcycle profiling by peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Law Enforcement | MOTORCYCLES
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DAMON ALLEN ACT | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION | Law Enforcement
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
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
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 43 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to peace officers and law enforcement agencies.
Filed
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 44 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
Filed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 47 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the office of law enforcement oversight.
Filed
| Governor | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT, OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 203 87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors.
Filed
| ARREST WARRANTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 220 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Law Enforcement | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 222 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 232 87-1 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Congress | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | Salaries & Expenses | SHERIFFS
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
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
| IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Minors--General
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
| Aliens | BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VIDEO CAMERAS
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DAMON ALLEN ACT | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 16 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Congress | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
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
| BORDER | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Governor | IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| Aliens | BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 56 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | Salaries & Expenses | SHERIFFS
HB 61 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the office of law enforcement oversight.
Filed
| Governor | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT, OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 62 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
Filed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 65 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to peace officers and law enforcement agencies.
Filed
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 108 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
| Aliens | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
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
| BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VIDEO CAMERAS
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
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
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
| BORDER | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 29 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Congress | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
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
| BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--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
| Aliens | BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 49 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to peace officers and law enforcement agencies.
Filed
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 50 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
Filed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 52 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the office of law enforcement oversight.
Filed
| Governor | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT, OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 53 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VIDEO CAMERAS
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
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
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
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
HB 142 87-3 (2021)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Congress | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
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
| Aliens | BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 22 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Congress | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | FORENSIC TESTING | LAVINIA MASTERS ACT | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS | TELEMEDICINE
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
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | STUDENT LOANS
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
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Law Enforcement | MARIHUANA | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Open Records
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | DNA | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | SHERIFFS
HB 182 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
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
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
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
| Aliens | BORDER | CRIME-STATISTICS | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Aliens | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE | Weapons
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
| BELL COUNTY | Highways | Law Enforcement | TROOPER TOM NIPPER MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | SEARCH WARRANTS
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
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
| Electronic Information Systems | IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
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
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | Health Care Providers | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | Religion
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
| ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement
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
| County Government--General | Courts--Administration | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| DIVORCE | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Personal Property
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SUBPOENAS
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FORENSIC TESTING | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
| BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement
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
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
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
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| FREESTONE COUNTY | Highways | Law Enforcement | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TROOPER DAMON ALLEN MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Law Enforcement | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
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
| ARREST WARRANTS | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Law Enforcement | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SUBPOENAS
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | SEARCH WARRANTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PUBLIC INTOXICATION
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
| Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PUBLIC INTOXICATION
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
| ALERT SYSTEM | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | MISSING PERSONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
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
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WHISTLEBLOWERS
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
| BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Law Enforcement
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | 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
| Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PEACE OFFICERS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | SHERIFFS
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
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
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
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Law Enforcement | Minors--Juvenile Justice
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Junior College Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety
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
| Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement
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
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Criminal Procedure--General | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Law Enforcement | SEARCH WARRANTS | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
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
| Law Enforcement | LUBBOCK COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | PEACE OFFICERS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
| Crimes--Drugs | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | Law Enforcement
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 1471 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to a school security volunteer program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | VOLUNTEERS
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
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | BORDER | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD | MOTORCYCLES | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TEXAS PRIVATE SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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
| KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | Law Enforcement | NATIVE AMERICANS | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
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
| Highways | KOLLYN GENE BARTON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | Law Enforcement | NUECES COUNTY
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SIGNS
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | Religion
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
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
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
| ALERT SYSTEM | Governor | Law Enforcement | MISSING PERSONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | Law Enforcement | Minors--General | PEACE OFFICERS | PROSTITUTION
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
| Highways | Law Enforcement | NACOGDOCHES COUNTY | SERGEANT TOM SITTON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement
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
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Political Subdivisions
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
| Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Juvenile Justice
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
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | VIDEO CAMERAS
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
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement
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.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | SHERIFFS
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
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
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
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
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
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
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
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
| BORDER | Law Enforcement | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--State Employees
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
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | HOMELESS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Law Enforcement | SEARCH WARRANTS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
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
| Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Juvenile Boards & Officers | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEARCH WARRANTS
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
| Animals | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Safety | Weapons
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
| BORDER | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | NEW MEXICO | OKLAHOMA | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS
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
| CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
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
| AIRPORTS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Transportation--Aviation | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
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
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Salaries & Expenses
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
| Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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
| Courts--County & Statutory | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Weapons
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Consumer Protection | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Financial--General | FRAUD | Law Enforcement | TYLER, CITY OF
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Governor | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| CONSTABLES | Governor | Law Enforcement | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Animals | County Government--General | Law Enforcement
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | MOLLY JANE'S LAW | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
| Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | PORNOGRAPHY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
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
| Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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
| ALERT SYSTEM | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MISSING PERSONS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | 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
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| Aliens | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Law Enforcement | SEARCH WARRANTS | SUBPOENAS
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
| DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
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
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Law Enforcement
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
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
| Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| CATTLE RAISERS ASSOCIATION, TEXAS & SOUTHWESTERN | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 3792 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to clerks of justice courts and deputy constables.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| City Government--Employees/Officers | CONSTABLES | Courts--Justice | Courts--Personnel | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Law Enforcement
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement
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
| Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Agriculture | DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, U. S. | Law Enforcement
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Law Enforcement | SEARCH WARRANTS
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
| CONSTABLES | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Law Enforcement | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
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
| BORDER | Law Enforcement | SHERIFFS | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| Aeronautics | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Family--Family Violence | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety | SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Law Enforcement | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| City Government--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
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
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | VIDEO CAMERAS
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
| CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | Open Records | SHERIFFS
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | Protection of Personal Information
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
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| CONSTABLES | Law Enforcement
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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
| Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
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
| Aeronautics | Amusements, Games, Sports | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--Employees/Officers | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Law Enforcement
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
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EVIDENCE | FORENSIC TESTING | Law Enforcement | SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 4571 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to criminal justice.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Law Enforcement
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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
| Animals | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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
| Animals | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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
| CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STUDENT LOANS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | STUDENT LOANS
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
| Aeronautics | Business & Commerce--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement
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
| City Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| BORDER PATROL AGENTS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Law Enforcement | MARIHUANA | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
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
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
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
| Aliens | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
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
| BROOKS COUNTY | CORPORAL ROEL GARCIA MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | Highways | Law Enforcement | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
SB 247 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
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
| DIVORCE | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Personal Property
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PUBLIC INTOXICATION
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
| Law Enforcement | LUBBOCK COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | PEACE OFFICERS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
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
| Courts--County & Statutory | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Weapons
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS | RACIAL PROFILING | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | VIDEO CAMERAS
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Crimes--Drugs | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | Law Enforcement
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety | Weapons
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Criminal Procedure--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Open Records
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
| Electronic Information Systems | IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
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
| Highways | Law Enforcement | LUBBOCK COUNTY | TROOPER JERRY DON DAVIS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Family Violence | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | BORDER | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD | MOTORCYCLES | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TEXAS PRIVATE SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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
| Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SHERIFFS
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
| Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
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
| Animals | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
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
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | PROSTITUTION | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| Animals | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Safety | Weapons
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | VIDEO CAMERAS
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SIGNS
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health Care Providers | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | Protection of Personal Information
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
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | VIDEO CAMERAS
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
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSES | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | Weapons
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WHISTLEBLOWERS
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
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Salaries & Expenses
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
| AIRPORTS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Transportation--Aviation | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
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
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Criminal Procedure--General | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Law Enforcement | SEARCH WARRANTS | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
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
| Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE | Weapons
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
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS | Protection of Personal Information
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Open Records
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
| Aeronautics | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
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
| DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Weapons
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
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
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
| Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Morals | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | PROSTITUTION
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
| CRIME VICTIMS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Law Enforcement | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Weapons
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
| ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| BELL COUNTY | Highways | Law Enforcement | TROOPER TOM NIPPER MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
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
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement
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
| Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Juvenile Boards & Officers | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | Law Enforcement
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Law Enforcement | SEARCH WARRANTS | SUBPOENAS
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
| Animals | County Government--General | Law Enforcement
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
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
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
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| BORDER | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | VOLUNTEERS
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
| Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Juvenile Justice
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
| KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | Law Enforcement | NATIVE AMERICANS | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| CRIME STOPPERS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | TEXAS CRIME STOPPERS COUNCIL
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Labor--Wages | Law Enforcement | MINIMUM WAGE | PEACE OFFICERS | Salaries & Expenses
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
| Aeronautics | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans
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
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| ALERT SYSTEM | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Open Records
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
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement
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
| Animals | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | EVIDENCE | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | WITNESSES | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
