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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, Brooks
Sponsor: 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 218 88-0 (2023) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain offenses relating to the possession of marihuana, certain tetrahydrocannabinols, certain synthetic cannabinoids, and drug paraphernalia; imposing a fee. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Crimes--Drugs | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Governor | MARIHUANA | PEACE OFFICERS | SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS
HB 220 88-0 (2023) Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al. Relating to the offense of unlawful transfer of handguns and other firearms and to the duties of certain entities with respect to handgun licenses that are active, suspended, or revoked; creating a criminal offense. House: Community Safety, Select Committee report sent to Calendars | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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 278 88-0 (2023) Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al. Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
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 378 88-0 (2023) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the authority of certain entities and individuals to prevent individuals from accessing private property for the purpose of registering voters or communicating political messages. House: Elections Referred to Elections | Elections--Candidates | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--General
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 459 88-0 (2023) Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al. Relating to prohibiting the use of certain restraints or chemical irritants on certain public school students. House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Laid on the table subject to call | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | RESTRAINTS
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 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 549 88-0 (2023) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to the enforcement of laws relating to elections. House: Elections Referred to Elections | Courts--Judges | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | PEACE OFFICERS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 568 88-0 (2023) Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José | 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
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | Aging | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 573 88-0 (2023) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to waiving certain driver's license fees for applicants who are first responders. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 621 88-0 (2023) Author: Shaheen, Matt
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to creating a temporary certification to teach career and technology education for certain military service members and first responders. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23 | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS
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 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 742 88-0 (2023) Author: Goodwin, Vikki Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain county jailers and law enforcement telecommunicators. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS
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 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 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 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 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 1133 88-0 (2023) Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Sponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to an exemption from the application of the Private Security Act for volunteer security services provided at certain places or events. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1152 88-0 (2023) Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al. Relating to the licensing of certain veterans by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those veterans by political subdivisions. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Received from the House | Aliens | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
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 1470 88-0 (2023) Author: Orr, Angelia | et. al. Relating to legislative leave for certain peace officers commissioned by the Parks and Wildlife Department. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Left pending in committee | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PEACE OFFICERS | State Employees
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 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 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 1807 88-0 (2023) Author: Jones, Jolanda Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and the authority of certain county peace officers to issue citations for certain violations; changing a criminal penalty. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | County Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS
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 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 1927 88-0 (2023) Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al. Relating to a parent's right to intervene in the apprehension by a peace officer of a child for an emergency detention and certain requirements and restrictions applicable to an emergency detention. House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Education--School Districts | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PEACE OFFICERS | RESTRAINTS
HB 1959 88-0 (2023) Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the transfer of certain public school students who are children of peace officers. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
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 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 2064 88-0 (2023) Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al. Relating to the employment of honorably retired peace officers as school district security personnel and the applicability to those officers of certain law governing private security. House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2097 88-0 (2023) Author: Manuel, Christian 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
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Family--Family Violence | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2229 88-0 (2023) Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al. Relating to the notice given to certain victims of family violence, stalking, harassment, or terroristic threat. House: Human Services Laid on the table subject to call | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--General | Family--Family Violence | HARASSMENT | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | NATALIA COX ACT | PEACE OFFICERS | STALKING | TERRORIST THREAT
HB 2269 88-0 (2023) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to security personnel and school resource officers at public schools. House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Committee report sent to Calendars | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2297 88-0 (2023) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al. Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
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 2338 88-0 (2023) Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al. Relating to the amount of the reimbursement fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar | ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2339 88-0 (2023) Author: Lopez, Janie Relating to the transfer of certain public school students who are children of peace officers. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS
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 2406 88-0 (2023) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al. 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) | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--State Employees
HB 2417 88-0 (2023) Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al. Relating to providing a person taken into custody for emergency detention with information concerning the person's rights. House: Public Health Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS
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 2456 88-0 (2023) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to the employment of honorably retired peace officers as school district security personnel and the applicability to those officers of certain law governing private security. House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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 2506 88-0 (2023) Author: Jetton, Jacey Relating to procedures applicable to the emergency detention of a person with mental illness at a mental health facility, including the detention, transportation, and transfer of the person and to certain best practices for courts with jurisdiction over emergency mental health matters. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Hospitals | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2507 88-0 (2023) Author: Jetton, Jacey Relating to procedures for the emergency detention of certain persons with mental illness. House: Public Health Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS
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 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 2754 88-0 (2023) Author: Bell, Cecil
Sponsor: 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 2843 88-0 (2023) Author: Kuempel, John | et. al. Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming and sports wagering in this state, to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, to the support of the horse racing industry and reform of horse racing and greyhound racing, and to other provisions related to gambling; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing taxes; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses. House: State Affairs Postponed | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--State
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 2899 88-0 (2023) Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.
Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the impoundment of a vehicle used in the commission of the offense of racing on a highway or in the commission of certain criminal conduct involving a reckless driving exhibition. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Highways | IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2901 88-0 (2023) Author: Harris, Cody
Sponsor: 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 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 3020 88-0 (2023) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to entry into a massage establishment or massage school for an inspection or investigation. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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 3094 88-0 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to eligibility for the school safety allotment under the public school finance system. House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 3154 88-0 (2023) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to the authority to arrest a person without a warrant. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | CITIZENS' CIVIL LIBERTIES ACT | Criminal Procedure--General | PEACE OFFICERS
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 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, Terry
Sponsor: 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 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 3639 88-0 (2023) Author: Morales, Christina | et. al. Relating to active shooter response training for peace officers, including 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, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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 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 3782 88-0 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to establishing the Border Security Advisory Council and the Border Protection Task Force. House: State Affairs
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION TASK FORCE | BORDER SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3788 88-0 (2023) Author: Garcia, Josey | et. al. Relating to school district policies on dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment; providing an administrative penalty. House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Crimes Against | PEACE OFFICERS | SEXUAL ABUSE | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STALKING
HB 3789 88-0 (2023) Author: Jones, Jolanda Relating to the authority of the Harris County Hospital District to employ and commission peace officers. House: County Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | PEACE OFFICERS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
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 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 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 3910 88-0 (2023) Author: Dorazio, Mark Relating to requiring a school security officer license to provide private security services at a public primary or secondary school. House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS
HB 3981 88-0 (2023) Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the designation of certain fire marshals and related officers, inspectors, and investigators as peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE MARSHAL | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3986 88-0 (2023) Author: Lalani, Suleman 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. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | PHYSICIANS
HB 4009 88-0 (2023) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to procedures applicable to the emergency detention of a person with mental illness at a mental health facility, including the detention, transportation, and transfer of the person and to certain best practices for courts with jurisdiction over emergency mental health matters. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS
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 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 4196 88-0 (2023) Author: Frazier, Frederick Relating to disciplinary action against a peace officer for failure to comply with certain arrest and charging procedures for violations of the rules of the road. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 4336 88-0 (2023) Author: Hayes, Richard Relating to the prohibition of a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order or arrested for or charged with an offense involving family violence to surrender firearms owned by the person. House: Community Safety, Select Referred to Community Safety, Select | Family--Family Violence | PEACE OFFICERS | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
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 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 4496 88-0 (2023) Author: Bailes, Ernest Relating to the authority of a county commissioner to employ and commission a peace officer. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 4504 88-0 (2023) Author: Moody, Joe
Sponsor: 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 4630 88-0 (2023) Author: Jones, Jolanda Relating to access to and notification of protective order registry information for civil attorneys, courts, prosecuting attorneys, peace officers, and victims pro se. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence | ANTHONY'S LAW | Courts--General | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | CRIME VICTIMS | Lawyers | PEACE OFFICERS | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
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 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 4906 88-0 (2023) Author: Hefner, Cole
Sponsor: 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 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 5088 88-0 (2023) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to procedures regarding certain persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Reported favorably as substituted | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | Minors--Health & Safety | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PEACE OFFICERS
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 5210 88-0 (2023) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to the authority of a peace officer to apprehend a person for emergency detention and the authority of certain facilities and professionals to temporarily detain a person with mental illness. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | PHYSICIANS
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
SB 37 88-0 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: 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 133 88-0 (2023) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the physical restraint of or use of chemical irritants or Tasers on certain public school students by peace officers and school security personnel under certain circumstances. House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Senate: Education
Effective immediately | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | RESTRAINTS
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 157 88-0 (2023) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al. Relating to the amount of the reimbursement fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized | ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PEACE OFFICERS
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 208 88-0 (2023) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to the criminal penalties for delivery and possession of marihuana and citations given for those offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MARIHUANA | 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 220 88-0 (2023) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to the enforcement of laws relating to elections. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections | Courts--Judges | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | PEACE OFFICERS | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 252 88-0 (2023) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of certain veterans by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those veterans by political subdivisions. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23 | Aliens | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
SB 357 88-0 (2023) Author: Hall, Bob | et. al. Relating to the employment of honorably retired peace officers as school district security personnel and the applicability to those officers of certain law governing private security. House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Senate: Education
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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 443 88-0 (2023) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to education and training for peace officers on interacting with persons with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Aging | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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 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 588 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to creating a temporary educator certification for certain military service members and first responders. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS
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 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 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 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 922 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Orr, Angelia | et. al.
Relating to legislative leave for certain peace officers commissioned by the Parks and Wildlife Department. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23 | COMPENSATORY TIME | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PEACE OFFICERS | State Employees
SB 967 88-0 (2023) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain offenses relating to the possession of marihuana, certain tetrahydrocannabinols, certain synthetic cannabinoids, and drug paraphernalia; imposing a fee. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Drugs | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | MARIHUANA | PEACE OFFICERS
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 1237 88-0 (2023) Author: Flores, Pete
Sponsor: 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 1318 88-0 (2023) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the release of defendants on bail, the duties of a magistrate in certain criminal proceedings, and the notice provided by peace officers to adult victims of family violence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Postponed | County Government--Employees/Officers | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | HARRIS COUNTY | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1325 88-0 (2023) Author: Alvarado, Carol
Sponsor: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the notice given to certain victims of family violence, stalking, harassment, or terroristic threat. House: Human Services
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--General | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | NATALIA COX ACT | PEACE OFFICERS | STALKING
SB 1362 88-0 (2023) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to hiring and licensing certain individuals lawfully present in the United States as peace officers. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
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 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 1433 88-0 (2023) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to procedures for the emergency detention of certain persons with mental illness. House: Public Health
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Public Health | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS
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 1449 88-0 (2023) Author: Miles, Borris
Sponsor: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to the authority of the Harris County Hospital District to employ and commission peace officers. House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Placed on General State Calendar | HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | PEACE OFFICERS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
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 1484 88-0 (2023) Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: 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 1518 88-0 (2023) Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: 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 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, Royce
Sponsor: 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 1698 88-0 (2023) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: 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 1727 88-0 (2023) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, the functions of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, and the powers and duties of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT | Juvenile Boards & Officers | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | JUVENILE SERVICES, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Juvenile Justice | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT -- TJJD | PEACE OFFICERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Employees | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
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 1968 88-0 (2023) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to required reporting of certain discretionary prosecutorial decisions of prosecuting attorneys. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | PEACE OFFICERS
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 2090 88-0 (2023) Author: West, Royce Relating to prohibited adverse employment action against certain first responders based on post-traumatic stress disorder. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | DISCRIMINATION | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS
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 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 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 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 2391 88-0 (2023) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to school discipline. Senate: Education Referred to Education | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | PEACE OFFICERS
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 2479 88-0 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to procedures regarding certain persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | Minors--Health & Safety | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PEACE OFFICERS
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, Drew
Sponsor: 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 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
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 11 88-3 (2023) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to the procedure following the apprehension of an undocumented individual by the Department of Public Safety for illegal entry into this state from Mexico during certain declared disasters; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | BORDER | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 69 88-3 (2023) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to waiving certain driver's license fees for applicants who are first responders. Filed | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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 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 127 88-3 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Homeland Security Division, and to compensate persons affected by those threats. Filed | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | Salaries & Expenses | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
SB 36 88-3 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to waiving certain driver's license fees for applicants who are first responders. Filed | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 72 88-3 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of unlawful solicitation of residence address. Filed | BORDER PATROL AGENTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Protection of Personal Information
HB 4 88-4 (2023) Author: Spiller, David | 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 certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions, and authorizing or requiring under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | Aliens | BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
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 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 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 92 88-4 (2023) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to waiving certain driver's license fees for applicants who are first responders. Filed | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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 4 88-4 (2023) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Spiller, David | 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 certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions, and authorizing or requiring under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | Aliens | BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
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 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 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 175 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to the authority to arrest a person without a warrant. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--General | PEACE OFFICERS
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 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 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 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 368 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the issuance of a driver's license to certain persons that includes an alternative to the license holder's residence address. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Legislature | PEACE OFFICERS | Protection of Personal Information | State Officers | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 390 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to requirements for human trafficking awareness and prevention in commercial lodging establishments; authorizing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HOTELS & MOTELS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PEACE OFFICERS | SIGNS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 441 87-0 (2021) Author: Zwiener, Erin | 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 | Crimes--Drugs | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Governor | MARIHUANA | PEACE OFFICERS
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 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 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 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 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 718 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the disposition by a peace officer of certain Class B misdemeanors. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 763 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the handling of illicit alcoholic beverages seized by a peace officer. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21 | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | PEACE OFFICERS
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 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 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 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 1039 87-0 (2021) Author: Goodwin, Vikki Relating to the duties of the Department of Public Safety, peace officers, officers of the court, and licensed firearms dealers with respect to the possession or use of a suspended, revoked, or expired license to carry a handgun; creating a criminal offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | Courts--Personnel | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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 1157 87-0 (2021) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
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 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 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 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 1383 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the authority of certain entities and individuals to prevent individuals from accessing private property for the purpose of registering voters or communicating political messages. House: Elections Referred to Elections | Elections--Candidates | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--General
HB 1388 87-0 (2021) Author: Minjarez, Ina Relating to the appearance of certain misdemeanor and state jail felony offenders before a magistrate. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
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 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 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 1560 87-0 (2021) Author: Goldman, Craig
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date | AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | AUDIOLOGISTS | BARBERING & COSMETOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD | BARBERS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COSMETOLOGISTS | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Education--Driver Education & Training | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RACING ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews | TELECONFERENCING | TOWING & STORAGE ADVISORY BOARD | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1601 87-0 (2021) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al. Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain peace officers. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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 1674 87-0 (2021) Author: Holland, Justin Relating to the taking of a blood specimen on arrest following certain motor vehicle accidents. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety No action taken in committee | ACCIDENTS | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
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 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 1927 87-0 (2021) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a firearm by a person who is 21 years of age or older and 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 or other weapon; creating criminal offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Constitutional Issues, Special
Effective on 9/1/21 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FIREARM CARRY ACT OF 2021 | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | 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 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 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 2077 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al. Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | DAMON ALLEN ACT | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | SHERIFFS
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 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 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 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 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 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 2553 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer in certain municipalities. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
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 2588 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | ARREST WARRANTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PEACE OFFICERS
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 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 2798 87-0 (2021) Author: Wilson, Terry M. 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 Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 2895 87-0 (2021) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to law enforcement policies for peace officer response to certain family violence offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Crimes Against | PEACE OFFICERS
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 2975 87-0 (2021) Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al. Relating to prohibiting the physical restraint of or use of chemical irritants on certain public school students by peace officers and school security personnel under certain circumstances. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | RESTRAINTS
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 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 3216 87-0 (2021) Author: Harris, Cody
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to legislative leave for certain peace officers commissioned by the Parks and Wildlife Department. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PEACE OFFICERS | State Employees
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 3276 87-0 (2021) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the security of voted ballots. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | PEACE OFFICERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | VIDEO CAMERAS | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
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 3400 87-0 (2021) Author: Paddie, Chris
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the transfer of certain public school students who are children of peace officers. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS
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 3652 87-0 (2021) Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al. Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain conduct engaged in while participating in a riot and to restitution for property damage resulting from participating in a riot. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS
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 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 3977 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the emergency detention of certain persons with a mental illness or cognitive disability and the scope of an order for psychoactive medication for certain patients under court-ordered mental health services. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PEACE OFFICERS | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 4140 87-0 (2021) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to issues affecting counties and certain other governmental entities and residents. House: County Affairs Received from the House | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | HARRIS COUNTY | HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | SAM RAYBURN RESERVOIR | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
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 4237 87-0 (2021) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming in this state and the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing a tax; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses; making an appropriation. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--State
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 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 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 4416 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James Relating to school district policies on dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment; providing an administrative penalty. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Minors--Crimes Against | PEACE OFFICERS | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
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 4527 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to training for peace officers on the laws pertaining to forced abortions. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars | Abortion | CONTINUING EDUCATION | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS
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
HJR 83 87-0 (2021) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain peace officers. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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, Judith
Sponsor: 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 65 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to increasing the criminal penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | PEACE OFFICERS
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 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 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 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 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 509 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the amount of the reimbursement fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 652 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to the criminal penalties for delivery and possession of marihuana and citations given for those offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MARIHUANA | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 664 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to procedures for peace officers and emergency medical services personnel who respond to calls involving an alleged or suspected act of strangulation. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS
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 837 87-0 (2021) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 912 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Sponsor: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain conduct engaged in while participating in a riot and to restitution for property damage resulting from participating in a riot. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS
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 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 1071 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to disability retirement benefits for certain peace officers under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21 | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees
SB 1191 87-0 (2021) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: 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 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 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 1371 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the reporting of certain incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking at certain public or private institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--General | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | STALKING
SB 1487 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the use of peace officers as attendance officers for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education | CONSTABLES | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1511 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the emergency detention of certain persons with a mental illness or cognitive disability and the scope of an order for psychoactive medication for certain patients under court-ordered mental health services. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PEACE OFFICERS | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
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, Jane
Sponsor: 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 1591 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to election watchers; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | PEACE OFFICERS
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 1760 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the issuance of a citation or written notice to appear to a person charged with the offense of driving while license invalid. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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 1848 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to law enforcement policies for peace officer response to certain family violence offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Crimes Against | PEACE OFFICERS
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 1918 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the duties of school district peace officers and school resource officers. Senate: Education Referred to Education | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2011 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the criminal offense of interference with child custody and a peace officer's duties with respect to that offense. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. | CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | PEACE OFFICERS
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 2212 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: 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
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21 | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS
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 170 87-1 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | DAMON ALLEN ACT | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | SHERIFFS
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 284 87-1 (2021) Author: Jetton, Jacey Relating to the powers of peace officer members of the Texas National Guard and expediting applications for peace officer licenses from members of the Texas National Guard. Filed | BORDER | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
HB 12 87-2 (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 Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | DAMON ALLEN ACT | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
HB 52 87-2 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | DAMON ALLEN ACT | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | SHERIFFS
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 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 6 87-2 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: 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
Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date | 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 | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
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 111 87-3 (2021) Author: Hull, Lacey Relating to prohibiting the physical restraint of or use of chemical irritants on certain public school students by peace officers and school security personnel under certain circumstances. Filed | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | RESTRAINTS
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 1011 86-0 (2019) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to exempting certain honorably retired peace officers from continuing education requirements. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Parks & Wildlife--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1086 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1091 86-0 (2019) Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al. Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
HB 1099 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: 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 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 1323 86-0 (2019) Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al. Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | DAMON ALLEN ACT | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | SHERIFFS
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 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 1492 86-0 (2019) Author: Wray, John | et. al. Relating to benefits for peace officers who suffer from certain diseases or illnesses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PEACE OFFICERS
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 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 2137 86-0 (2019) Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Flores, Peter | et. al.
Relating to an application made by certain retired state and federal officers to obtain a license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2144 86-0 (2019) Author: Turner, John Relating to peace officer instruction on veterans affected by trauma. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
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 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 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 2469 86-0 (2019) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to retirement benefits for certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2472 86-0 (2019) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to retirement benefits for certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, including the creation of a peace officer supplemental retirement fund. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services No action taken in committee | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control
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 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 2644 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al. Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration that a person has a health condition that may impede communication. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | Disabilities, Persons with | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2651 86-0 (2019) Author: Lang, Mike Relating to the amount of the fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2655 86-0 (2019) Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al. Relating to an active shooter emergency protocol for public school districts and required active shooter response training for school district peace officers and school resource officers. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
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 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, Eddie
Sponsor: 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 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 3097 86-0 (2019) 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 | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3100 86-0 (2019) Author: Wray, John
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the confidentiality of certain registered voters. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS | Protection of Personal Information
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 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 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 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 3688 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the apprehension of a child after escape from a secure juvenile facility or violation of conditions of release under supervision. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 | Crimes--Juvenile | Juvenile Boards & Officers | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3706 86-0 (2019) Author: Dean, Jay
Sponsor: 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 3711 86-0 (2019) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the authority of peace officers and private parties to prevent individuals from accessing private property for the purpose of registering voters or communicating political messages. House: Elections Referred to Elections | Elections--Candidates | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--General
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 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 4118 86-0 (2019) Author: Burns, DeWayne Relating to peace officer duties in investigating or responding to certain family violence incidents. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | PEACE OFFICERS
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 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 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 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
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
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 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 171 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the amount of the fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 319 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: 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 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 372 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: 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 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 628 86-0 (2019) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al. Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | DAMON ALLEN ACT | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | SHERIFFS
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 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 858 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to liability of certain political subdivisions in certain workers' compensation actions. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
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, Joan
Sponsor: 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 976 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration that a person has a health condition or disability that may impede effective communication. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19 | Disabilities, Persons with | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1065 86-0 (2019) Author: Flores, Peter Relating to an application made by certain retired state and federal officers to obtain a license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 1218 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
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 1397 86-0 (2019) Author: Flores, Peter
Sponsor: Sanford, Scott
Relating to exempting certain honorably retired peace officers from continuing education requirements. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Parks & Wildlife--General | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1582 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: 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 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 1799 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the punishment for the offense of driving while license invalid and to the issuance of a citation or written notice to appear to a person charged with that offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1827 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: 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 1849 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to public school safety measures, access to mental health professionals in public schools and during certain emergencies, access to criminal history and mental health records, and access to firearms; requiring a certificate for employment as a school behavioral counselor; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: Education Referred to Education | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
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 1920 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to required reporting of human trafficking cases by peace officers and prosecutors. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | PEACE OFFICERS
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 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 2114 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: 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 2143 86-0 (2019) Author: Flores, Peter
Sponsor: 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 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 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
HB 52 85-0 (2017) Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al. Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration and the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning arrested persons and certain persons lawfully detained. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
HB 81 85-0 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the civil and criminal penalties for possession of certain small amounts of marihuana and an exception to prosecution for possession of associated drug paraphernalia; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Drugs | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Law Enforcement | MARIHUANA | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 103 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to certain body cavity searches conducted by a peace officer. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Criminal Procedure--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 158 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the recording and disclosure of certain grand jury proceedings that involve a peace officer. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 245 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to certain reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies and to the creation of a criminal justice web portal by the office of the attorney general; providing a civil penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 263 85-0 (2017) Author: Lozano, J. M.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of "Back the Blue" specialty license plates. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17 | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PEACE OFFICERS | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 364 85-0 (2017) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al. Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers and fire fighters from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | City Government--Employees/Officers | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 375 85-0 (2017) Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al. Relating to providing for the carrying of handguns without a license and to related offenses and penalties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | PEACE OFFICERS | TRESPASS | Weapons
HB 414 85-0 (2017) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the electronic recording of certain custodial interrogations. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 429 85-0 (2017) Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al. Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a person because of the person's status as a peace officer, a firefighter, or emergency medical services personnel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 457 85-0 (2017) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately | PEACE OFFICERS | Protection of Personal Information | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 458 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony Relating to the issuance of peace officer specialty license plates; eliminating a fee. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 473 85-0 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | 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 567 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 571 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 574 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 603 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al. Relating to the adoption of a physical fitness test by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 621 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to requirements for certain applicants to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 625 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the regular psychological examination of peace officers by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 774 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 813 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 814 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | SEARCH WARRANTS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 873 85-0 (2017) Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to prohibiting certain establishments serving the public from restricting a peace officer or special investigator from carrying a weapon on the premises. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 | Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | HOTELS & MOTELS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | RESTAURANTS | Weapons
HB 912 85-0 (2017) Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the licensing and regulation of providers of driver and traffic safety education. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately | Education--Driver Education & Training | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1163 85-0 (2017) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers. House: Pensions Left pending in committee | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1265 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to training of peace officers employed by the Department of Public Safety concerning the enforcement of federal immigration laws. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Aliens | HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1289 85-0 (2017) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to the transportation of a person believed to be a person with mental illness. House: Public Health Left pending in committee | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1349 85-0 (2017) Author: Gooden, Lance Relating to judicial and law enforcement authority in certain municipalities on a segment of a highway or street that abuts property located in the municipality. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | City Government--General | Courts--Municipal | Criminal Procedure--General | Highways | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1526 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the provision of certain state benefits to certain peace officers and certain active and retired employees of community supervision and corrections departments. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Junior College Districts | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees
HB 1545 85-0 (2017) Author: Clardy, Travis
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the acceptance of certain high school courses to satisfy part of the training required to obtain a peace officer license. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1574 85-0 (2017) Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to documentation regarding an arrest of a person without a warrant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar | ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1688 85-0 (2017) Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al. Relating to the designation of a liaison to assist law enforcement personnel with workers' compensation claims. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1750 85-0 (2017) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to exempting certain honorably retired peace officers from continuing education requirements. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1751 85-0 (2017) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to increasing the punishment for assault committed against a peace officer. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1780 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to requirements for membership in the reserve officer corps of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1864 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to training regarding interactions with law enforcement during traffic stops. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Education--Driver Education & Training | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1906 85-0 (2017) Author: Anderson, Rodney Relating to retirement benefits for certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, including the creation of a peace officer supplemental retirement fund. House: Pensions No action taken in committee | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1907 85-0 (2017) Author: Anderson, Rodney Relating to retirement benefits for certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions No action taken in committee | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1914 85-0 (2017) Author: Cain, Briscoe Relating to the issuance of a citation for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | TRESPASS | Weapons
HB 1919 85-0 (2017) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of service as a peace officer, a firefighter, or emergency medical services personnel and to the confidentiality of personal information regarding certain persons who provide that service. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DISCRIMINATION | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1969 85-0 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to the establishment of a municipal marshal reserve force. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | City Government--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1972 85-0 (2017) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to the model training curriculum and required training for certain school district peace officers and school resource officers. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2009 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to an exemption for certain law enforcement and military personnel from the requirement to complete a hunter education program. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately | AIR NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PEACE OFFICERS | STATE GUARD, TEXAS | Weapons
HB 2030 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to an offense report prepared in the investigation of a criminal case. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2044 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to matters concerning peace officers, including racial profiling, use of force, equipment, and disciplinary procedures. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | CONTRABAND | Criminal Procedure--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | RACIAL PROFILING | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 2074 85-0 (2017) Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al. Relating to specialty license plates issued for peace officers wounded or killed in the line of duty and eliminating the fee for the issuance of those plates. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2226 85-0 (2017) Author: Lang, Mike Relating to complaints filed against certain law enforcement officers, peace officers, detention officers, and county jailers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | City Government--Employees/Officers | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2318 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Phil Relating to requirements for certain applicants to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving certain fees. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2467 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to a grant program to support the provision of critical incident stress debriefing to certain peace officers. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2482 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick | et. al. Relating to the authority of certain counties to operate a roadway clearance program; creating an offense. House: County Affairs Placed on General State Calendar | County Government--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | SHERIFFS | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2523 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the investigation of fraud, waste, and abuse in certain public benefits programs by the office of inspector general for the Health and Human Services Commission. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately | FRAUD | Human Services--Food Programs | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2619 85-0 (2017) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to grant programs to maintain peace officers' mental health and provide critical incident stress debriefing for certain officers. House: Public Health
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2702 85-0 (2017) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses and the confinement or release of those individuals prior to prosecution. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | SANDRA BLAND ACT
HB 2772 85-0 (2017) Author: Phelan, Dade Relating to requirements for peace officers to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2820 85-0 (2017) Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al. Relating to establishing the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony Committee to recognize and honor peace officers who were killed in the line of duty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2908 85-0 (2017) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for a criminal offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of status as a peace officer or judge; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2913 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the transfer and transportation from one facility to another of an individual under an emergency mental health detention. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2965 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Phil Relating to the retirement eligibility of certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions Referred to Pensions | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2978 85-0 (2017) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration or a driver's license that a person has a health condition that may impede communication. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Disabilities, Persons with | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3033 85-0 (2017) Author: Blanco, César Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Left pending in committee | Aliens | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
HB 3050 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to driver's and learner licenses and the issuance of certain driver's licenses and identification certificates; authorizing a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17 | PEACE OFFICERS | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3090 85-0 (2017) Author: Cyrier, John Relating to the enforcement of laws prohibiting outdoor burning of waste and combustible material. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | BURNING & INCINERATORS | Environment--Air | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3134 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the electronic recording and admissibility of certain custodial interrogations. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3242 85-0 (2017) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to eligibility for and the revocation of a license to carry a handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3391 85-0 (2017) Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of a specialty court for certain public safety employees who commit a criminal offense; imposing fees for participation and testing, counseling, and treatment. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Courts--Administration | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3431 85-0 (2017) Author: Gooden, Lance Relating to training for peace officers on enforcing the Private Security Act. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
HB 3515 85-0 (2017) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the disposition by a peace officer of certain Class B misdemeanors. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3647 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument and Ceremony. House: House Administration
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3681 85-0 (2017) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the investigation of deaths involving peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3824 85-0 (2017) Author: Rose, Toni | et. al. Relating to the duties and powers of peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars | City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3908 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al. Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an eligible peace officer who resides in a qualified high crime area. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4005 85-0 (2017) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities and counties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SUBPOENAS
HB 4091 85-0 (2017) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to reporting requirements for and the availability of information regarding certain uses of force, injuries, or deaths caused by peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS
HJR 115 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a peace officer who resides in a high crime area. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 30 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of instruction regarding interaction with peace officers in the required curriculum for certain public school students and in driver education courses and to civilian interaction training for peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Driver Education & Training | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 101 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to commissioned security officers employed by the board of trustees of a school district. Senate: Education Referred to Education | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
SB 170 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to a civil action to collect a civil penalty for possession of certain small amounts of marihuana and an exception to prosecution for possession of associated drug paraphernalia. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Drugs | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Law Enforcement | MARIHUANA | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 202 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to inclusion of instruction regarding interaction with peace officers in the required curriculum for ninth grade public school students and to civilian interaction training for peace officers. Senate: Education Referred to Education | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 233 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to training regarding interactions with law enforcement during traffic stops. Senate: Education Referred to Education | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Education--Driver Education & Training | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 271 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al. Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 342 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the amount of the fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 344 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the authority of emergency medical services personnel of certain emergency medical services providers to transport a person for emergency detention. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 381 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al. Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | SEARCH WARRANTS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 401 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to the seizure of property by a peace officer. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Personal Property | SEARCH WARRANTS
SB 483 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | City Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 486 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 487 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to increasing the criminal penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 630 85-0 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to documentation regarding an arrest of a person without a warrant. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar | ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 672 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the collection and publication of the number of security personnel or commissioned peace officers employed by each school district and assigned to each district campus. Senate: Education Referred to Education | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | INTERNET | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 899 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a person because of the person's status as a peace officer, a firefighter, or emergency medical services personnel. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DISCRIMINATION | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 997 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to peace officer enforcement of federal immigration law at places of worship, hospitals, public schools, and courthouses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Hospitals | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Religion
SB 1320 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to establishing a protective order registry and the duties of courts in regard to the registry. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--General | Electronic Information Systems | PEACE OFFICERS | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1366 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1487 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to preventing racial profiling and video and audio equipment and recordings of certain law enforcement motor vehicle stops; creating an offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RACIAL PROFILING | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 1617 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to the reporting requirements for certain injuries or deaths caused by peace officers. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1641 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1793 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to complaints filed against certain law enforcement officers, peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, and fire fighters. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar | Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1808 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of service as a peace officer and to an education campaign regarding the importance of peace officers in the community. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1849 85-0 (2017) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, to the confinement, conviction, or release of those individuals, and to grants supporting populations that are more likely to interact frequently with law enforcement. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date | BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | SANDRA BLAND ACT
SB 1975 85-0 (2017) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to establishing the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony Committee to recognize and honor peace officers who were killed in the line of duty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 150 85-1 (2017) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to the model training curriculum and required training for certain school district peace officers and school resource officers. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 314 85-1 (2017) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al. Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an eligible peace officer who resides in a qualified high crime area. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | CRIME-STATISTICS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 44 85-1 (2017) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a peace officer who resides in a high crime area. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 11 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15 | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS
HB 137 84-0 (2015) Author: Stickland, Jonathan Relating to grants of appropriated money to certain peace officer organizations. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 195 84-0 (2015) Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al. Relating to the carrying of handguns; providing for the open carrying of handguns; removing the requirement that a person who may lawfully possess handguns obtain a Concealed Handgun License in order to carry a handgun lawfully in the state of Texas, and conforming changes. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 261 84-0 (2015) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee | City Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 265 84-0 (2015) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to enhancing the penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 324 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Sponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to a requirement that a peace officer obtain a search warrant before conducting a body cavity search during a traffic stop. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 | Criminal Procedure--General | PEACE OFFICERS | SEARCH WARRANTS
HB 368 84-0 (2015) Author: Villalba, Jason Relating to the duties of a peace officer investigating a family violence allegation or responding to a disturbance call that may involve family violence and the admissibility of certain evidence obtained during that investigation or response. House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select Withdrawn from schedule | EVIDENCE | Family--Family Violence | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 563 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of official oppression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 593 84-0 (2015) Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to canine encounter training for peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 | Animals | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 674 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to permitting a residency requirement for police officers in certain municipalities. House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select Left pending in committee | City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 716 84-0 (2015) Author: Lozano, J. M.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the certification of certain peace officers to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately | City Government--Employees/Officers | GULF OF MEXICO | Highways | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 749 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the dismissal of a case within the jurisdiction of a municipal court if a peace officer fails to appear for trial. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Courts--Municipal | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Trial | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 803 84-0 (2015) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the filing of a complaint for certain misdemeanor offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 865 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the recording of certain grand jury proceedings that involve a peace officer. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 872 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the reactivation of a peace officer license; authorizing fees. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1035 84-0 (2015) Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al. Relating to criminal offenses involving the filming, recording, photographing, documenting, or observing of a peace officer. House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select Left pending in committee | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 1036 84-0 (2015) Author: Johnson, Eric
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements for certain injuries or deaths caused by peace officers and for certain injuries or deaths of peace officers. House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1115 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the appearance of certain misdemeanor defendants before a magistrate. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1270 84-0 (2015) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the authority of the Department of Agriculture to employ and commission peace officers as investigators. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1338 84-0 (2015) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to training for peace officers and first responders on certain persons affected by trauma. House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1369 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the creation of a special prosecution division in the office of the attorney general to investigate and prosecute peace officer misconduct. House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select Left pending in committee | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1396 84-0 (2015) Author: Workman, Paul
Sponsor: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal offenses, punishments, and procedures; the construction of certain statutes and rules that create or define criminal offenses and penalties; a review of certain penal laws of this state. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | PEACE OFFICERS | SEARCH WARRANTS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1417 84-0 (2015) Author: Elkins, Gary
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to peace officer identification cards. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 | Fire Fighters & Police--General | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1425 84-0 (2015) Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al. Relating to the amount of the fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1821 84-0 (2015) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers. House: Pensions Left pending in committee | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1840 84-0 (2015) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the appointment by the attorney general of a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses committed that cause serious bodily injury or death by peace officers. House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select Left pending in committee | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1893 84-0 (2015) Author: Villalba, Jason Relating to the authority of an open-enrollment charter school to commission peace officers. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1916 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheffield, J. D. Relating to the enforcement of certain local traffic laws on the campus of a public or private institution of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Junior College Districts | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | PEACE OFFICERS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2037 84-0 (2015) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Law Enforcement | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | State Employees
HB 2135 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Doug
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the purchasing of a firearm of an honorably retired or deceased peace officer. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 2279 84-0 (2015) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to child and adolescent interaction education and training for certain peace and reserve law enforcement officers. House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select Placed on General State Calendar | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2298 84-0 (2015) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to prohibiting certain public places from excluding peace officers or special investigators from carrying weapons on the premises. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar | HOTELS & MOTELS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | RESTAURANTS | Weapons
HB 2320 84-0 (2015) Author: Peña, Gilbert Relating to requirements for a peace officer stopping a motor vehicle for a suspected violation of a traffic law. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2357 84-0 (2015) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the investigation of deaths involving peace officers. House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select Left pending in committee | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT REVIEW BOARD | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2397 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to public school interventions and procedures for truancy. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PEACE OFFICERS | TRUANCY
HB 2486 84-0 (2015) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the right of a person to enter the person's residence or former residence accompanied by a peace officer to recover certain personal property; creating an offense. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 2604 84-0 (2015) Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a concealed handgun license application that is submitted by a peace officer or a member of the state military forces. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2614 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee. House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select Left pending in committee | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Governor | Law Enforcement | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2684 84-0 (2015) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the creation of a model training curriculum and to the required training for certain school district peace officers and school resource officers. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
HB 2838 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Susan Lewis Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to provide an additional exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain surviving spouses of peace officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2877 84-0 (2015) Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al. Relating to peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions Left pending in committee | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2933 84-0 (2015) Author: Anderson, Rodney | et. al. Relating to retirement benefits for certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, including the creation of a peace officer supplemental retirement fund. House: Pensions Left pending in committee | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3149 84-0 (2015) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to special agents of the Office of Inspector General of the United States Department of Homeland Security. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3211 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to training requirements for peace officers appointed to supervisory positions. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3212 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to peace officer identification cards. House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3317 84-0 (2015) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to continuing education requirements regarding autism awareness for peace officers. House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select No action taken in committee | AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3388 84-0 (2015) Author: Faircloth, Wayne Relating to increasing the fee on conviction paid by a defendant for a peace officer committing or releasing the defendant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | City Government--General | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3410 84-0 (2015) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission to employ peace officers. House: Human Services Left pending in committee | FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3524 84-0 (2015) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3553 84-0 (2015) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to the definition of peace officer for purposes of intercepting or collecting information in relation to certain communications in an investigation of criminal conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | County Government--Employees/Officers | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | FIRE MARSHAL | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES
HB 3596 84-0 (2015) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al. Relating to public school safety and security policies, procedures, and practices. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Education
Referred to Education | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 3668 84-0 (2015) Author: Workman, Paul
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the definition of peace officer for purposes of intercepting or collecting information in relation to certain communications in an investigation conducted by an arson investigating unit. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately | ARSON | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3677 84-0 (2015) Author: Workman, Paul | 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. House: Public Health Laid on the table subject to call | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | PHYSICIANS
HB 3909 84-0 (2015) Author: Stickland, Jonathan Relating to the execution of an arrest or search warrant. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SEARCH WARRANTS
HB 4108 84-0 (2015) Author: Burrows, Dustin Relating to the authority of a school district peace officer commissioned by certain school districts located in certain counties to issue citations to a child for certain Class C misdemeanor offenses committed on school property. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Education--School Districts | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 3 84-0 (2015) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al. Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS
SB 41 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 308 84-0 (2015) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the powers and duties of campus police departments at private institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 320 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the enforcement of certain motor vehicle weight and safety standards. Senate: Transportation Not again placed on intent calendar | City Government--Employees/Officers | GULF OF MEXICO | Highways | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 338 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to duties of prosecutors. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 355 84-0 (2015) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to control measures for an individual exposed to a communicable disease. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 359 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Workman, Paul
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. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | PHYSICIANS
SB 411 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the recording of certain grand jury proceedings that involve a peace officer. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 538 84-0 (2015) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al. Relating to the control of infectious diseases. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PEACE OFFICERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 647 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the authority of an open-enrollment charter school to commission peace officers. Senate: Education Referred to Education | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 696 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to increasing the fee on conviction paid by a defendant for a peace officer committing or releasing the defendant. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | City Government--General | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 739 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the right of a person to enter the person's residence or former residence accompanied by a peace officer to recover certain personal property; creating an offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--Personal Property
SB 877 84-0 (2015) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty. Filed | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS
SB 942 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig | et. al. Relating to warrants or orders issued to obtain certain information through installation or use of global positioning system wireless device trackers, international mobile subscriber identity locators, or other devices or equipment, and to public access to law enforcement or prosecutor requests for certain related location or communication information; creating an offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Courts--District | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SEARCH WARRANTS
SB 1037 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to law enforcement training programs and policies on using appropriate nonlethal force and nonviolent restraint; changing the education requirements for licensure as a peace officer. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | City Government--Employees/Officers | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
SB 1330 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to injury leave for certain peace officers. House: State Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1352 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to a concealed handgun license application that is submitted by a peace officer or a member of the state military forces. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 1355 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers. Senate: Criminal Justice Corrected comm. report printed & distributed | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Law Enforcement | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | State Employees
SB 1506 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the amount of the fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1838 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to the definition of peace officer for purposes of intercepting or collecting information in relation to certain communications in an investigation conducted by an arson investigating unit. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Postponed | ARSON | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1864 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Sponsor: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to requiring a peace officer to obtain a warrant to search a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | PEACE OFFICERS | SEARCH WARRANTS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1959 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to peace officers commissioned by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PEACE OFFICERS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 1987 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and to deaf or hard of hearing driver training for peace officers; authorizing a fee. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 1/1/16 | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSE PLATES | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2005 84-0 (2015) 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 | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 77 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the verification of motor vehicle financial responsibility information. House: Transportation Considered in Calendars | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 125 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the punishment prescribed for the offenses of false identification as a peace officer and misrepresentation of property. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | FALSE IDENTITY | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 157 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to detentions during motor vehicle stops for the purpose of determining the identity of persons operating the vehicles. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 168 83-0 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts; providing clarification of existing authority with regard to the imposition or use of certain assessments, fees, or taxes; providing authority to change a fee or repeal a tax. House: Natural Resources Laid on the table subject to call | BONDS | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 183 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of official oppression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 211 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the amount of the fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 236 83-0 (2013) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the eligibility of certain peace officers for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the officers' residence homestead. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 245 83-0 (2013) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to the authority of emergency room physicians and certain certified emergency medical services professionals to hold a person believed to have a mental illness; establishing mental health crisis intervention certification for certain emergency medical services personnel. House: Public Health Left pending in committee | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 266 83-0 (2013) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to enhancing the penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 267 83-0 (2013) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SUBPOENAS
HB 281 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. 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
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Family--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 375 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to peace officers commissioned by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PEACE OFFICERS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 435 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al. Relating to the authority of a peace officer to take a blood specimen from the operator of a motor vehicle or watercraft to test for alcohol concentration or the presence of other intoxicating substances. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 447 83-0 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the rights of a person apprehended without a warrant for emergency detention. House: Human Services Withdrawn from schedule | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 461 83-0 (2013) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to exemption from application of the Private Security Act of certain peace officers employed by a law enforcement agency. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 485 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the amount of the fees paid by certain peace officers, correctional officers, members of the state military forces, and veterans of the armed forces for a license to carry a concealed handgun and to the issuance of such a license to certain peace officers and members of the state military forces; authorizing a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13 | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 501 83-0 (2013) Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana Relating to the use of proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture to provide college scholarships to children of peace officers killed in the line of duty and to an annual report regarding the total value of forfeited property in this state. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 553 83-0 (2013) Author: Otto, John | et. al. Relating to firearms and the preservation of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution; providing penalties. House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Legislature | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECOND AMENDMENT PRESERVATION ACT | State Employees | State Officers | Weapons
HB 710 83-0 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to the use by a peace officer of the officer's rank or status to advertise or promote certain private businesses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | ADVERTISING | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 848 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the impoundment of a motor vehicle involved in an accident if operated without financial responsibility. House: Transportation No action taken in committee | ACCIDENTS | IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 884 83-0 (2013) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized at the time of certain arrests. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call | Criminal Procedure--General | PEACE OFFICERS | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 917 83-0 (2013) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to education and training for certain school district peace officers and school resource officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 919 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to excepting certain vehicle location information from required disclosure under the public information law. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Considered in Calendars | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1016 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Sarah
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to legal representation for civil suits against peace officers employed by a school district. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--School Districts | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1109 83-0 (2013) Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al. Relating to peace officer interaction with persons with mental illness. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1211 83-0 (2013) Author: Craddick, Tom Relating to the authority of the Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas, to employ and commission peace officers. House: County Affairs Laid on the table subject to call | Law Enforcement | MIDLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | PEACE OFFICERS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 1268 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the peace officers authorized to operate an authorized emergency service vehicle used to conduct a police escort. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1430 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars | Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 1632 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen
Sponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the confidentiality of certain identifying information of peace officers, county jailers, security officers, employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or a prosecutor's office, or judges and their spouses. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1677 83-0 (2013) Author: Frullo, John Relating to reports of missing children or attempted child abductions and to education and training for peace officers regarding missing or exploited children. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | KIDNAPPING | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1690 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to measures to prevent or control the entry into or spread in this state of certain communicable diseases; providing a penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately | CONSTABLES | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SHERIFFS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1697 83-0 (2013) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 1738 83-0 (2013) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the emergency detention by a peace officer of a person who may have mental illness, including information provided to the person subject to detention and a standard form of notification of detention to be provided to a facility by a peace officer. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13 | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1856 83-0 (2013) Author: Burkett, Cindy Relating to the authority of a mental health facility to require a peace officer to transport a person apprehended for emergency detention to a medical facility to receive a medical evaluation before being transported to the mental health facility. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1931 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to compensation of property owners whose property is damaged as a result of a pursuit involving a law enforcement agency. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/13 | Law Enforcement | Lawyers | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--General
HB 2221 83-0 (2013) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to a compliance report submitted to the United States Department of Education containing data concerning certain citations issued and certain incidences of students taken into custody on public school property. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Criminal Procedure--General | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts | INTERNET | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2253 83-0 (2013) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al. Relating to compensation for commissioned peace officers employed by the attorney general. House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform Placed on General State Calendar | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
HB 2268 83-0 (2013) Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to search warrants issued in this state and other states for certain customer data, communications, and other related information held in electronic storage in this state and other states by providers of electronic communications services and remote computing services. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | Business & Commerce--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | PEACE OFFICERS | SEARCH WARRANTS
HB 2463 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the contents of a court order appointing a guardian of the person of a ward. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred directly to subcommittee by chair | Courts--General | GUARDIANS & WARDS | PEACE OFFICERS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 2618 83-0 (2013) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the emergency detention of persons with mental illness. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | PHYSICIANS
HB 2690 83-0 (2013) Author: Elkins, Gary
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the sale of a vehicle by an unlicensed seller; creating an offense. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13 | Business & Commerce--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2883 83-0 (2013) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the establishment of a regional center for public safety excellence in the Rio Grande Valley. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | HIDALGO COUNTY | Labor--Workforce Development | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | PEACE OFFICERS | PHARR, CITY OF | Political Subdivisions | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | Safety | SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2899 83-0 (2013) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the accumulation and payment of sick leave for certain employees in sheriff's departments in certain counties. House: County Affairs No action taken in committee | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | PEACE OFFICERS | SHERIFFS | SICK LEAVE
HB 3001 83-0 (2013) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the duties of a school district peace officer. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3142 83-0 (2013) Author: Bell, Cecil
Sponsor: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to handguns used to demonstrate proficiency in handgun use for purposes of obtaining a concealed handgun license. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3268 83-0 (2013) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers and firefighters. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3331 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to complaints against peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Junior College Districts | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3370 83-0 (2013) Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the authority of certain retired peace officers and former reserve law enforcement officers to carry certain firearms. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13 | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 3491 83-0 (2013) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to education and training for certain school district peace officers and school resource officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3559 83-0 (2013) Author: Pickett, Joseph
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/13 | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HB 3630 83-0 (2013) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to the exception of certain communications by law enforcement agencies and officers from disclosure under the public information law. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3738 83-0 (2013) Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al. Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | Aliens | CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | WITNESSES
SB 52 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 117 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the right of a person to enter the person's residence or former residence accompanied by a peace officer to recover certain personal property; providing penalties. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee report printed and distributed | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | PEACE OFFICERS | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 367 83-0 (2013) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized at the time of certain arrests. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | City Government--General | County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--Personal Property | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
SB 526 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Aliens | CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | WITNESSES
SB 543 83-0 (2013) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the authority of the Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas, to employ and commission peace officers. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately | Law Enforcement | MIDLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | PEACE OFFICERS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 545 83-0 (2013) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the peace officers authorized to operate an authorized emergency service vehicle used to conduct a police escort. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 570 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the appointment of reserve peace officers by a fire marshal. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | County Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE MARSHAL | PEACE OFFICERS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 742 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to reports of missing children, missing persons, or attempted child abductions and to education and training for peace officers regarding missing or exploited children. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13 | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | KIDNAPPING | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 897 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig | et. al. Relating to the offenses of interference with public duties, required obedience to the order or direction of a police officer, and assault, certain unsuccessful prosecutions therefor, and related civil liability of a governmental unit. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SB 902 83-0 (2013) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date | BONDS | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 988 83-0 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to the exception of certain communications by law enforcement agencies and officers from disclosure under the public information law. Senate: Open Government Referred to Open Government | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1052 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to search warrants issued in this state and other states for certain customer data, communications, and other information held in electronic storage in this state and other states by providers of electronic communications services and remote computing services. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
House passage as amended reported | Business & Commerce--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | PEACE OFFICERS | SEARCH WARRANTS
SB 1122 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to a prohibition against the use of certain sprays, stun guns, and Tasers by school district peace officers, security personnel, and other employees against public school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
SB 1189 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the disposition of certain firearms seized by a law enforcement agency. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13 | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
SB 1205 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
SB 1206 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to exemption from application of the Private Security Act of certain peace officers employed by a law enforcement agency. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1591 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the emergency detention of persons with mental illness. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | PHYSICIANS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1592 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to a peace officer's determination whether medical services are needed for persons apprehended for emergency detention. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1593 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to a standard form of notification for the detention of a person with mental illness. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1769 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: White, James
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to examine the fingerprinting practices of juvenile probation departments. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Lawyers | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 49 83-2 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to a requirement that a peace officer obtain a search warrant before conducting a body cavity search. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--General | PEACE OFFICERS | SEARCH WARRANTS
HB 40 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to collective bargaining by law enforcement officers and firefighters. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 41 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the penalty for certain conduct constituting an offense for false report to peace officer or law enforcement employee. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 78 82-0 (2011) Author: Flynn, Dan
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by certain state law enforcement agencies for peace officer training functions. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately | ADJUTANT GENERAL | FOOD | FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 242 82-0 (2011) Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the enforcement of public safety, including the privileges and duties of certain types of law enforcement officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Weapons
HB 311 82-0 (2011) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the duty of a peace officer to inquire into the immigration status of persons arrested on other grounds. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 343 82-0 (2011) Author: Fletcher, Allen
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the reporting and recording of a motor vehicle accident involving an official vehicle driven by a peace officer, firefighter, or an emergency medical services employee in the course of official duties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11 | ACCIDENTS | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 348 82-0 (2011) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to education and training for certain school district peace officers and school resource officers employed by a school district. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 349 82-0 (2011) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to requiring a school district to adopt a policy and collect data regarding restraints administered and citations issued by a school district peace officer. House: Public Education Left pending in committee | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts | PEACE OFFICERS | RESTRAINTS
HB 439 82-0 (2011) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and certain local law enforcement agencies to establish a checkpoint on a highway or street to determine whether persons are driving while intoxicated. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 440 82-0 (2011) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the authority of a peace officer to take a blood specimen from a vehicle operator to test for alcohol concentration or other intoxicating substances. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 443 82-0 (2011) Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al. Relating to the amount of the fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 480 82-0 (2011) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the continuing education requirements for certain peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 512 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in subcommittee | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 595 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to the punishment prescribed for false identification as a peace officer. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | FALSE IDENTITY | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 647 82-0 (2011) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to the public safety director's appointment of reserve law enforcement officers for the Department of Public Safety. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Corrected comm. rept. sent to Local & Consent | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 697 82-0 (2011) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to the status of certain training programs for peace officers, reserve law enforcement officers, county jailers, and recruits. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 783 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to certain offenses that involve impersonating a peace officer or other public servant and misrepresenting the nature of certain property. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Crime Prevention | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FALSE IDENTITY | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 812 82-0 (2011) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to the definition of peace officer for purposes of intercepting or collecting information in relation to certain communications in an investigation of criminal conduct. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. | County Government--Employees/Officers | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 837 82-0 (2011) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al. Relating to the authority of peace officers to request thumbprints during motor vehicle stops. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Criminal Procedure--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 858 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to the authority of the El Paso County Hospital District to employ and commission peace officers. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 939 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to the amount of the fee paid by a defendant for certain services performed by a peace officer. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1047 82-0 (2011) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al. Relating to the impoundment of a motor vehicle if operated without financial responsibility. House: Transportation Committee report sent to Calendars | IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 1083 82-0 (2011) Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the issuance of an identification card to certain honorably retired peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | Education--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1101 82-0 (2011) 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 Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Family--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1161 82-0 (2011) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to certain federal officers and agents. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Returned to committee by Calendars Committee | Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1163 82-0 (2011) Author: Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers and firefighters. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1215 82-0 (2011) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation of the offense of unauthorized acquisition or transfer of certain financial information. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 | CHECKS | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | IDENTITY THEFT | PEACE OFFICERS | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1242 82-0 (2011) Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the regulation of certain metal dealers; providing criminal penalties. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Senate appoints conferees-reported | COINS & PRECIOUS METALS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | SECONDHAND METAL
HB 1254 82-0 (2011) Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to consideration of the consolidation of school district employment of peace officers and security personnel in certain counties. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1297 82-0 (2011) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to the enforcement of certain laws governing immigration and to certain requirements concerning illegal criminal aliens in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
HB 1328 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to the training for and use of electromagnetic pulse devices by peace officers and reserve law enforcement officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 1377 82-0 (2011) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al. Relating to the authority of peace officers to request fingerprints during motor vehicle stops. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Corrected committee report sent to Calendars | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1379 82-0 (2011) Author: Anchía, Rafael
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the purchasing of a firearm from the county by an honorably retired law enforcement officer. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11 | County Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 1470 82-0 (2011) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the creation of the Texas State Civilian Complaint Review Board to investigate certain allegations of peace officer misconduct. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety No action taken in subcommittee | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE CIVILIAN COMPLAINT REVIEW BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1503 82-0 (2011) Author: White, James | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the qualifications to serve as a special peace officer at a polling place. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11 | Elections--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1640 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of official oppression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1743 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the information provided by a peace officer before requesting a specimen to determine intoxication. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Corrected committee report sent to Calendars | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1800 82-0 (2011) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the detection and reporting of unauthorized immigration, the collection and dissemination of information concerning unauthorized immigration, and the enforcement of certain laws governing immigration. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | City Government--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | IMMIGRATION LAW | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1926 82-0 (2011) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the administration of elections; creating an offense. House: Elections Left pending in committee | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1961 82-0 (2011) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to provision of workers' compensation medical benefits to a peace officer or firefighter injured in the line of duty; providing an administrative violation. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1988 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al. 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
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Trial | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2146 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to the designation of certain municipal housing authority employees as peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in subcommittee | BORDER | City Government--Employees/Officers | Housing--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2316 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to county powers, duties, and services, including the powers and duties of certain districts, and the authorization of certain health care programs and studies. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar | ARREST WARRANTS | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | County Government--General | Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | PEACE OFFICERS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 2361 82-0 (2011) Author: Truitt, Vicki Relating to the authority of a municipality, a county, or the Department of Public Safety to enforce compliance with posted speed limits by an automated traffic control system. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Highways | PEACE OFFICERS | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2490 82-0 (2011) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of crafted precious metal dealers; providing criminal and administrative penalties. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date | COINS & PRECIOUS METALS | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2607 82-0 (2011) Author: Beck, Marva Relating to a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a firefighter or peace officer killed while performing official duties. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2656 82-0 (2011) Author: Miller, Sid Relating to exemption from application of the Private Security Act of certain peace officers employed by a law enforcement agency. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Considered in Calendars | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2686 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the impoundment of a motor vehicle involved in an accident if operated without financial responsibility. House: Transportation Committee report sent to Calendars | ACCIDENTS | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 2718 82-0 (2011) Author: Miller, Sid Relating to the definition of peace officer. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 2736 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to the designation of certain code compliance division employees as peace officers. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs No action taken in committee | BORDER | City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2768 82-0 (2011) Author: Otto, John | et. al. Relating to the authority of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Tribe to commission peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | NATIVE AMERICANS | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2823 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to educational and training requirements for certain peace officers on ethical decision making. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in subcommittee | Ethics | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2847 82-0 (2011) Author: Madden, Jerry
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the use of video teleconferencing systems in certain criminal proceedings. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 | Courts--Reporters | Criminal Procedure--General | PEACE OFFICERS | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2950 82-0 (2011) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the limitation of liability of certain landowners. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3099 82-0 (2011) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the office of inspector general of the Department of Public Safety. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11 | INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3131 82-0 (2011) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to providing that certain travel vouchers submitted by peace officers assigned to a protective detail are confidential. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Returned to committee | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | TRAVEL
HB 3195 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to compensatory time off for certain state employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 3227 82-0 (2011) Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana Relating to the use of proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture to provide college scholarships to children of peace officers killed in the line of duty and to an annual report regarding the total value of forfeited property in this state. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in subcommittee | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 3357 82-0 (2011) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3495 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to workers' compensation death benefit eligibility for certain spouses of certain peace officers killed in the line of duty. House: State Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3692 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to peace officer interaction with persons with mental illness and to a person's incompetency to stand trial. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3815 82-0 (2011) Author: Lewis, Tryon
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the authority of the Ector County Hospital District to employ and commission peace officers. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately | ECTOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Hospitals | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HJR 128 82-0 (2011) Author: Beck, Marva Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a firefighter or peace officer killed while performing official duties. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 9 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Sponsor: Miller, Sid
Relating to homeland security; providing penalties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars | Crimes--Drugs | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | GANGS | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 126 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the duty of a peace officer to inquire into the lawful presence of certain persons. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. | Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 168 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce Relating to the use of proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture to provide college scholarships to children of peace officers killed in the line of duty and to an annual report regarding the total value of forfeited property in this state. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 244 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan
Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the continuing education requirements for certain peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 | BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 259 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris | et. al. Relating to the duty of a peace officer to inquire into the immigration status of persons arrested on other grounds. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. | Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 374 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the amount of the fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 464 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to tracking peace officer membership in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 465 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to retirement benefits of school district or institution of higher education peace officers under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Education--Higher--General | Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 531 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and certain local law enforcement agencies to establish a checkpoint on a highway or street to determine whether persons are driving while intoxicated. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
SB 536 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the use of certain discipline management practices or behavior management techniques by peace officers employed or commissioned by school districts. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 601 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the authority of the El Paso County Hospital District to employ and commission peace officers. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately | EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 774 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers from the payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 811 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 | Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 885 82-0 (2011) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al. Relating to the designation of certain inspector generals of municipalities as peace officers. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized | City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1162 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to reporting regarding, the apprehension and transportation of, and records relating to certain persons who are or may be persons with mental illness. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Health Care Providers | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1174 82-0 (2011) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to provision of workers' compensation medical benefits to a peace officer or firefighter injured in the line of duty; providing an administrative violation. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1183 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and informed and voluntary consent for an abortion; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Abortion | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Family--Family Violence | INFORMED CONSENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC NOTICE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1210 82-0 (2011) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the issuance of identification cards to certain peace officers and honorably retired peace officers. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Fire Fighters & Police--General | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1239 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce Relating to a prohibition against the use of certain sprays, stun guns, and tasers by school district peace officers, security personnel, and other employees against public school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
SB 1292 82-0 (2011) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a driver's license to a peace officer that includes an alternative to the officer's residence address. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11 | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1378 82-0 (2011) Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: Otto, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Tribe to commission peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | NATIVE AMERICANS | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1417 82-0 (2011) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the limitation of liability of certain landowners. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars | Agriculture | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1554 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the designation of certain municipal housing authority employees as peace officers. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | BORDER | City Government--Employees/Officers | Housing--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1600 82-0 (2011) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the registration of peace officers as private security officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES
SB 1676 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to educational and training requirements for certain peace officers on ethical decision making. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar | Ethics | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1787 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan
Sponsor: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the information provided by a peace officer before requesting a specimen to determine intoxication. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
SB 1850 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to appeals regarding cruelly treated animals. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Animals | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Municipal | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1923 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to providing that certain travel vouchers submitted by peace officers assigned to a protective detail are confidential. Senate: Open Government, Select Left pending in committee | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | TRAVEL
SB 1 82-1 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE | Oil & Gas | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | PROCESS SERVERS | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | RURAL HEALTH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 95 81-0 (2009) Author: Hodge, Terri Relating to the authority of certain private institutions of higher education to enter into mutual assistance agreements regarding the enforcement of state or local law. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 115 81-0 (2009) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to the authority of a county tax assessor-collector to commission certain employees as peace officers. House: Public Safety Considered in Calendars | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Criminal Procedure--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
HB 120 81-0 (2009) Author: Heflin, Joe | et. al. Relating to the issuance of a driver's license to a peace officer or a special investigator that includes an alternative to the officer's residence address. House: Public Safety
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 169 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Todd | et. al. Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Public Safety and certain local law enforcement agencies to establish a checkpoint on a highway or street to determine whether persons are driving while intoxicated. House: Public Safety Referred to Public Safety | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 175 81-0 (2009) Author: King, Susan Relating to continuing education and training for peace officers relating to the investigation and prevention of drive-by shootings. House: Public Safety Left pending in committee | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 189 81-0 (2009) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the effect of a peace officer's determination of financial responsibility for a motor vehicle through use of the motor vehicle financial responsibility verification program. House: Public Safety Left pending in committee | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 224 81-0 (2009) Author: Olivo, Dora Relating to available training for school resource officers and school district peace officers. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 259 81-0 (2009) Author: Berman, Leo Relating to the impoundment of motor vehicle license plates and the suspension of the vehicle registration for failure to maintain financial responsibility. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | LICENSE PLATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 314 81-0 (2009) Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al. Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning certain intoxication offenses. House: Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars | CRIMINAL RECORDS | INTERNET | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 479 81-0 (2009) Author: Heflin, Joe Relating to additional sick leave for certain peace officers and corrections officers who work overtime. House: Corrections Left pending in committee | PEACE OFFICERS | SICK LEAVE | State Employees
HB 560 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to injury leave for peace officers injured by an intoxicated driver of a motor vehicle or boat. House: Public Safety Referred to Public Safety | BOATS & BOATING | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 733 81-0 (2009) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the definition of a police vehicle for the purposes of certain traffic laws. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 750 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to certain offenses that involve impersonating a peace officer or other public servant and misrepresenting the nature of certain property. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed | Crime Prevention | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 778 81-0 (2009) Author: Miller, Sid | et. al. Relating to the prosecution by the attorney general of campaign finance offenses alleged to have been committed in connection with a state office or an election on a constitutional amendment. House: Elections Left pending in committee | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Elections--Campaign Financing | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 779 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to higher education student loan repayment assistance for peace officers. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 805 81-0 (2009) Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the definitions of police vehicle and authorized emergency vehicle for the purposes of certain traffic laws. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report printed and distributed | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 823 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al. Relating to the authority of a peace officer to take a blood specimen from a vehicle operator to test for alcohol concentration or other intoxicating substances. House: Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 917 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches. House: Public Safety Considered in Calendars | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEARCH WARRANTS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 953 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the employment of school district peace officers and the enforcement of certain violations under a student code of conduct. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 997 81-0 (2009) Author: Lewis, Tryon Relating to retirement and health insurance benefits of school district peace officers under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee | Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1027 81-0 (2009) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to the authority of a peace officer to stop, detain, or arrest a person for a violation of certain traffic offenses. House: Public Safety Left pending in committee | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1054 81-0 (2009) Author: Mallory Caraway, Barbara | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the enforcement of certain traffic laws; providing a penalty. House: Public Safety
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
No action taken in committee | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 1164 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to restrictions on the use of a stun gun; providing certain criminal penalties and defenses to prosecution. House: Public Safety Left pending in committee | PEACE OFFICERS | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1177 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the eligibility of certain peace officers and firefighters for legislative leave. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09 | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1187 81-0 (2009) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the membership of the board of managers for certain emergency communication districts. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1383 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to access to certain information under the public information law concerning public officers and employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | Protection of Personal Information | State Employees
HB 1480 81-0 (2009) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the use of video teleconferencing systems in certain criminal proceedings. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar | Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--General | PEACE OFFICERS | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1490 81-0 (2009) Author: Driver, Joe | et. al. Relating to injury leave and related benefits for certain state peace officers injured in the course of performance of duty. House: Public Safety Laid on the table subject to call | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1491 81-0 (2009) Author: Driver, Joe Relating to exemption from application of the Private Security Act of certain peace officers employed by a law enforcement agency. House: Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES
HB 1531 81-0 (2009) Author: Bolton, Valinda | et. al. Relating to the amount of the fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1610 81-0 (2009) Author: Vaught, Allen Relating to the waiver of state park entrance fees for active or retired peace officers. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Left pending in committee | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1639 81-0 (2009) Author: Hopson, Chuck Relating to certain peace officers commissioned by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. House: Public Safety Considered in Calendars | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Weapons
HB 1644 81-0 (2009) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al. Relating to admonishments given to a person charged with a misdemeanor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Family Violence | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 1659 81-0 (2009) Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to creating an exception to the offense of unlawful installation of a tracking device. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09 | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1960 81-0 (2009) Author: Maldonado, Diana | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the payment for an appearance as a witness for certain peace officers and firefighters. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1988 81-0 (2009) Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al. Relating to the duties of a peace officer and the Department of Public Safety in connection with the suspension of a driver's license for a failure to pass a blood or breath test for intoxication or the presence of alcohol. House: Public Safety
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 2009