HB 71 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 88 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public, to peace officer liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 95 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt a policy regarding the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer at or in the direction of a moving vehicle.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 162 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution, to the provision of services to those persons, and to the prosecution of related criminal offenses.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 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
HB 184 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 274 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 315 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the purchasing of the uniform of certain honorably retired or medically discharged peace officers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 345 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the duties and powers of peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 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
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
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
HB 496 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to a peace officer's duty to display and provide the officer's name and identification number; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 558 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the taking of a blood specimen on arrest for certain intoxication offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 562 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to law enforcement policies regarding de-escalation and proportionate response.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 563 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to law enforcement policies requiring a peace officer to intervene when another peace officer uses excessive force or commits an offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 600 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the regular psychological examination of peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 642 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning certain intoxication offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 715 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the appointment by the attorney general of a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by certain peace officers and that result in serious bodily injury or death.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 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
HB 763 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, SteveSponsor: 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
HB 810 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the regulation of coin-operated machines.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 830 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 831 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the basic peace officer training course, including training for peace officers on the prohibition against the intentional use of certain neck restraints.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 832 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the duties and powers of peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 833 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the use of force to make an arrest or search and to law enforcement policies regarding de-escalation and proportionate response.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 959 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1035 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the use of force by peace officers and certain other persons to make an arrest or search or prevent an escape from custody.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 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
HB 1125 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to certain duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain information subject to disclosure to a defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1157 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1172 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault or other prohibited sexual conduct.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1212 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized by a peace officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1262 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to education and training for peace officers on interacting with certain persons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1275 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution and to the provision of services to those persons.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1349 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the punishment for the offense of murder committed by a peace officer; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1351 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to eligibility requirements for arbitrators selected to hear certain disciplinary appeals filed by police officers.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 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
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
HB 1396 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to law enforcement agencies and policies and procedures affecting peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Postponed
HB 1442 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to required training on trauma-impacted veterans for certain peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1513 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to law enforcement policies prohibiting a peace officer from using less lethal projectiles for the purpose of controlling the activity or movement of a gathering of people.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1560 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: 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
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
HB 1642 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to official oppression and to law enforcement policies requiring peace officers to report certain peace officer misconduct; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1643 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to continuing education for and regular implicit bias testing of peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1654 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to certain evidence obtained in a criminal investigation, including the issuance and execution of certain search warrants, the required disclosure of certain information in emergency situations, and the admissibility of certain evidence obtained with or without warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 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
HB 1757 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to recordings of peace officer performance of official duties and interactions with the public; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1837 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to motorcycle profiling by peace officers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 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
HB 1950 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the control and funding of law enforcement and public safety services in certain political subdivisions.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2007 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to peace officers and law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2011 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a duty for peace officers to intervene and make a report when a peace officer uses excessive force.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2047 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 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
HB 2154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
HB 2302 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of a peace officer making a false statement in an incident report.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2303 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by peace officers, special investigators, certain retired law enforcement officers, municipal attorneys, and assistant municipal attorneys and the issuance of handgun licenses to municipal attorneys and assistant municipal attorneys.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2334 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a peace officer from using less lethal devices to control the activity or movement of a nonviolent gathering of persons or disperse persons engaging in protected speech or expressive conduct.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2362 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that defund law enforcement agencies.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 2437 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to an oath for peace officers and reserve law enforcement officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2452 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to law enforcement policies prohibiting a peace officer from making a motor vehicle stop on the shoulder of certain highways.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2474 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 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
HB 2583 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for a peace officer who fails to report the suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly person or a person with a disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 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
HB 2650 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to law enforcement agency policies regarding the placement of a child taken into possession by a peace officer during the arrest of a person.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2655 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to a Department of Public Safety database concerning peace officer misconduct.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2733 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to defendants restricted to the operation of a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device or required to submit to alcohol monitoring and establishing a central database of those defendants.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2735 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the authority of certain counties to use an alternate work period for county peace officers.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2778 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the model training curriculum and required training for school district peace officers and school resource officers, including the establishment of a grant program to assist officers in completing the training, and to instruction for public high school students about interacting with law enforcement.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 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
HB 2895 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to law enforcement policies for peace officer response to certain family violence offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2900 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a firearm by a person who is not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm; making conforming changes.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 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
HB 3014 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the right of one immediate family member of certain deceased peace officers to make an oral statement regarding the terms of a plea bargain agreement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3075 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the collection and reporting of certain information regarding mental health jail diversion.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3216 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, CodySponsor: 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
HB 3259 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 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
HB 3291 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the criminal penalty for reckless driving and to the limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain traffic offenses punishable by fine only.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3316 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the duties of peace officers investigating a family violence allegation or responding to a disturbance call that may involve family violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3400 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: 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
HB 3602 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to peace officers and the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 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
HB 3712 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the training of and policies for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3778 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3831 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to a limitation on the use of certain unsubstantiated information relating to peace officer misconduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 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
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
HB 4141 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to education and training for peace officers on interacting with persons with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 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
HB 4248 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the requirement for certain persons to provide information to a peace officer; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4286 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to procedures for and the consequences of the dishonorable discharge of certain peace officers; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 4299 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement on mental health services provided to peace officers in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4300 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to a report by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement regarding peace officer salaries.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 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
HB 4463 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain complaints against and training for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4468 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain grounds for revocation of a peace officer license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4527 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to training for peace officers on the laws pertaining to forced abortions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
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
SB 24 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the procedures required before a law enforcement agency hires certain persons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 36 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to creation of a higher education task force focused on mental health services and the offense of hazing.
House: Higher Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 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
SB 66 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 67 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 68 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to a duty for peace officers to intervene and make a report when a peace officer uses excessive force.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
House passage as amended reported
SB 70 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to use of force reporting by peace officers.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 71 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the use of force by peace officers.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 72 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt a policy regarding the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer at or in the direction of a moving vehicle.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 161 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public, to peace officer liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals.
Withdrawn by the Author
SB 444 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the purchasing of a uniform by certain honorably retired peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 485 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 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
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
SB 664 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to procedures for peace officers and emergency medical services personnel who respond to calls involving an alleged or suspected act of strangulation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 747 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to law enforcement policies prohibiting a peace officer from using a chemical device against a minor.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 837 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 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
SB 932 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 950 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 973 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the release of recordings made by peace officers using body worn cameras.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 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
SB 1191 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the definition of a school resource officer.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1224 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public, to peace officer liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1359 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to adoption by law enforcement agencies of a mental health leave policy for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1371 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: 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
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
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
SB 1544 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to no-knock warrants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 1545 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the use of force by peace officers and other officer interactions and duties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1550 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to airport police forces, including the authority to commission peace officers and the rights, privileges, and duties of those officers.
House: Transportation Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1591 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to election watchers; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1601 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a duty for peace officers to intervene and make a report when a peace officer uses excessive force.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1626 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 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
SB 1819 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to procedures for and the consequences of the dishonorable discharge of certain peace officers; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1844 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the collection and reporting of certain information regarding mental health jail diversion.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1848 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to law enforcement policies for peace officer response to certain family violence offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1894 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a limitation on the use of certain unsubstantiated information relating to peace officer misconduct.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 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
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.
SB 2020 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the regulation of coin-operated machines.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2055 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement database concerning peace officer misconduct.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 2059 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to required reporting by a peace officer and collection of data and information relating to the criminal offense of interference with child custody.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 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
HB 21 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the disposition by a peace officer of certain Class B misdemeanors.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 43 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to peace officers and law enforcement agencies.
Filed
HB 44 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
Filed
HB 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
HB 203 87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors.
Filed
HB 208 87-1 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
Filed
HB 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
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
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
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
HB 62 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
Filed
HB 65 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to peace officers and law enforcement agencies.
Filed
HB 222 87-2 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
Filed
SB 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
HB 49 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to peace officers and law enforcement agencies.
Filed
HB 50 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
Filed
HB 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
HB 14 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Relating to a student loan repayment assistance program for certain full-time peace officers in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 63 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain marihuana possession and drug paraphernalia possession offenses; imposing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 265 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the collection and reporting of information from motor vehicle stops made by law enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 282 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to the training of peace officers on cases involving child abuse and neglect, family violence, and sexual assault.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 292 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to inclusion of instruction on the trafficking of persons in the basic training curriculum for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 359 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 381 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 482 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 561 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 745 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the duties and powers of peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 796 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 804 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 876 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the model training curriculum and required training for school district peace officers and school resource officers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 887 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the use of force to make an arrest or search and law enforcement policies regarding de-escalation and proportionate response.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 943 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an offense report prepared in the investigation of a criminal case.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 971 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to proficiency certification of law enforcement officers with military service.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 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
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
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
HB 1099 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1207 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to reporting the loss or theft of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 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
HB 1378 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the authority of the Lubbock County Hospital District of Lubbock County, Texas, to employ and commission peace officers.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1451 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for disaster response.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1467 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to a mental health professional to school law enforcement official ratio for public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 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
HB 1546 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the authority of the Kickapoo Indian Tribe to commission peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Received from the House
HB 1771 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution and to the provision of services to those persons.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 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
HB 2144 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to peace officer instruction on veterans affected by trauma.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2164 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to imposing a civil penalty for prohibiting or otherwise restricting a peace officer or special investigator from carrying a weapon on certain premises open to the public.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2405 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to education and training for peace officers regarding trauma-informed techniques to facilitate interactions with homeless individuals.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2413 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the emergency administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by peace officers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2465 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the retirement eligibility of certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 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
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
HB 2473 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2619 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain peace officers.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 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
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
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
HB 2683 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the transfer or sale of a law enforcement dog to a peace officer, an honorably retired peace officer, or a survivor of a deceased peace officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2801 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to airport police forces and security vehicles, including the authority to commission peace officers and the rights, privileges, and duties of those officers.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2816 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to compensation and leave for certain employees of the fraud unit of the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2953 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to a grant program to provide salary increases to full-time peace officers employed by certain local governments with limited tax bases.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 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
HB 3100 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the confidentiality of certain registered voters.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3416 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to hiring and licensing certain persons as peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3470 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the duties of school district peace officers, school resource officers, and security personnel.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3507 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with firearm loans at a sport shooting range; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3540 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to release in lieu of arrest certain persons with an intellectual or developmental disability.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3688 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: 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
HB 3706 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, JaySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a license to carry a handgun for active and retired railroad peace officers and for special rangers of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 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
HB 3800 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to required reporting of human trafficking cases by certain law enforcement entities and by prosecutors.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4098 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to reports of sexual assault made to public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 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
HB 4187 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the reporting of certain felony offenses to prosecuting attorneys and to allegations regarding a peace officer's retaliatory action taken because of that report.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4339 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the authority of certain counties to use an alternate work period for county peace officers.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4381 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the requirements for an honorably retired peace officer to obtain a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 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
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
SB 16 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Relating to a student loan repayment assistance program for certain full-time peace officers in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 156 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the civil and criminal penalties for possession of certain small amounts of marihuana and an exception to prosecution for possession of associated drug paraphernalia; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 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
SB 319 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the authority of the Lubbock County Hospital District of Lubbock County, Texas, to employ and commission peace officers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 332 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to preventing racial profiling and to video and audio equipment and recordings of certain law enforcement motor vehicle stops; creating an offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 334 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to law enforcement agency policies regarding the placement of a child taken into possession by a peace officer during the arrest of a person.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 372 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the authority of an open-enrollment charter school to employ security personnel, commission peace officers, and have school resource officers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 586 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the training of peace officers for family violence and sexual assault assignments.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 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
SB 696 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to peace officer instruction on the trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 782 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a law enforcement policy regarding a peace officer accessing a recording from the officer's body worn camera.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 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
SB 908 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a license to carry a handgun for active and retired railroad peace officers and special cattle rangers; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 971 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to peace officer training on recognizing and recording circumstances that indicate strangulation in certain cases.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 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
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
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
SB 1348 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to compensation and leave for certain employees of the fraud unit of the Texas Department of Insurance.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 1366 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to airport police forces and security vehicles, including the authority to commission peace officers and the rights, privileges, and duties of those officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1397 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, PeterSponsor: Sanford, Scott
Relating to exempting certain honorably retired peace officers from continuing education requirements.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1582 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Wray, John | et. al.
Relating to benefits for peace officers relating to certain diseases or illnesses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1670 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning a firefighter or peace officer applicant.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1745 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to complaints filed against certain law enforcement officers, peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, and fire fighters.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 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
SB 1827 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the possession and emergency administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by law enforcement agencies and peace officers.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1849 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to public school safety measures, access to mental health professionals in public schools and during certain emergencies, access to criminal history and mental health records, and access to firearms; requiring a certificate for employment as a school behavioral counselor; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1878 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a mental health professional to school law enforcement official ratio for public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 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
SB 2010 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2056 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the retirement eligibility of certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2057 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2114 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to certain duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain information subject to disclosure to a defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2127 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 2143 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, PeterSponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the authority of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to commission peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2294 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to a minimum wage and monthly stipend for municipal and county peace officers; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 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
HB 52 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration and the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning arrested persons and certain persons lawfully detained.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 81 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the civil and criminal penalties for possession of certain small amounts of marihuana and an exception to prosecution for possession of associated drug paraphernalia; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 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
HB 158 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the recording and disclosure of certain grand jury proceedings that involve a peace officer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 245 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to certain reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies and to the creation of a criminal justice web portal by the office of the attorney general; providing a civil penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 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
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
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
HB 414 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the electronic recording of certain custodial interrogations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 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
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
HB 458 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the issuance of peace officer specialty license plates; eliminating a fee.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 473 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 567 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 571 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 574 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 603 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of a physical fitness test by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 621 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to requirements for certain applicants to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 625 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the regular psychological examination of peace officers by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 774 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 813 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 814 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 873 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to prohibiting certain establishments serving the public from restricting a peace officer or special investigator from carrying a weapon on the premises.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 912 85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the licensing and regulation of providers of driver and traffic safety education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 1163 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers.
House: Pensions
Left pending in committee
HB 1265 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to training of peace officers employed by the Department of Public Safety concerning the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 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
HB 1349 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to judicial and law enforcement authority in certain municipalities on a segment of a highway or street that abuts property located in the municipality.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1526 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the provision of certain state benefits to certain peace officers and certain active and retired employees of community supervision and corrections departments.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1545 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the acceptance of certain high school courses to satisfy part of the training required to obtain a peace officer license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1574 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to documentation regarding an arrest of a person without a warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1688 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a liaison to assist law enforcement personnel with workers' compensation claims.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 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
HB 1751 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to increasing the punishment for assault committed against a peace officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1780 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, TonySponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to requirements for membership in the reserve officer corps of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1864 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to training regarding interactions with law enforcement during traffic stops.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 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
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
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
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
HB 1969 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the establishment of a municipal marshal reserve force.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1972 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the model training curriculum and required training for certain school district peace officers and school resource officers.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2009 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to an exemption for certain law enforcement and military personnel from the requirement to complete a hunter education program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2030 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an offense report prepared in the investigation of a criminal case.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2044 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to matters concerning peace officers, including racial profiling, use of force, equipment, and disciplinary procedures.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2074 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to specialty license plates issued for peace officers wounded or killed in the line of duty and eliminating the fee for the issuance of those plates.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2226 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lang, Mike
Relating to complaints filed against certain law enforcement officers, peace officers, detention officers, and county jailers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2318 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to requirements for certain applicants to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving certain fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2467 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to support the provision of critical incident stress debriefing to certain peace officers.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 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
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
HB 2619 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to grant programs to maintain peace officers' mental health and provide critical incident stress debriefing for certain officers.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2702 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses and the confinement or release of those individuals prior to prosecution.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2772 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to requirements for peace officers to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 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
HB 2908 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for a criminal offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of status as a peace officer or judge; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2913 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the transfer and transportation from one facility to another of an individual under an emergency mental health detention.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2965 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the retirement eligibility of certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions
Referred to Pensions
HB 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
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
HB 3050 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: 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
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
HB 3134 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the electronic recording and admissibility of certain custodial interrogations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3242 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to eligibility for and the revocation of a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3391 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of a specialty court for certain public safety employees who commit a criminal offense; imposing fees for participation and testing, counseling, and treatment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3431 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to training for peace officers on enforcing the Private Security Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 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
HB 3647 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument and Ceremony.
House: House Administration Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3681 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the investigation of deaths involving peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 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
HB 3908 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an eligible peace officer who resides in a qualified high crime area.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4005 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 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
HJR 115 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a peace officer who resides in a high crime area.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
SB 30 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of instruction regarding interaction with peace officers in the required curriculum for certain public school students and in driver education courses and to civilian interaction training for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 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
SB 170 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a civil action to collect a civil penalty for possession of certain small amounts of marihuana and an exception to prosecution for possession of associated drug paraphernalia.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 202 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to inclusion of instruction regarding interaction with peace officers in the required curriculum for ninth grade public school students and to civilian interaction training for peace officers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 233 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to training regarding interactions with law enforcement during traffic stops.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 271 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 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
SB 344 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the authority of emergency medical services personnel of certain emergency medical services providers to transport a person for emergency detention.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 381 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 401 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the seizure of property by a peace officer.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 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
SB 486 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 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
SB 630 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to documentation regarding an arrest of a person without a warrant.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 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
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
SB 997 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to peace officer enforcement of federal immigration law at places of worship, hospitals, public schools, and courthouses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 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
SB 1366 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1487 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to preventing racial profiling and video and audio equipment and recordings of certain law enforcement motor vehicle stops; creating an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1617 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the reporting requirements for certain injuries or deaths caused by peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1641 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1793 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to complaints filed against certain law enforcement officers, peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, and fire fighters.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1808 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of service as a peace officer and to an education campaign regarding the importance of peace officers in the community.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1849 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, to the confinement, conviction, or release of those individuals, and to grants supporting populations that are more likely to interact frequently with law enforcement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
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
HB 150 85-1 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the model training curriculum and required training for certain school district peace officers and school resource officers.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 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
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
HB 11 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 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
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
HB 261 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 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
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
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
HB 563 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of official oppression.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 593 84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to canine encounter training for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 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
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
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
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
HB 865 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the recording of certain grand jury proceedings that involve a peace officer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 872 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the reactivation of a peace officer license; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1035 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to criminal offenses involving the filming, recording, photographing, documenting, or observing of a peace officer.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 1036 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, EricSponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements for certain injuries or deaths caused by peace officers and for certain injuries or deaths of peace officers.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1115 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the appearance of certain misdemeanor defendants before a magistrate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1270 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the authority of the Department of Agriculture to employ and commission peace officers as investigators.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1338 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to training for peace officers and first responders on certain persons affected by trauma.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1369 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a special prosecution division in the office of the attorney general to investigate and prosecute peace officer misconduct.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 1396 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, PaulSponsor: 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
HB 1417 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to peace officer identification cards.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 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
HB 1821 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers.
House: Pensions
Left pending in committee
HB 1840 84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the appointment by the attorney general of a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses committed that cause serious bodily injury or death by peace officers.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 1893 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the authority of an open-enrollment charter school to commission peace officers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 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
HB 2037 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2135 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, DougSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the purchasing of a firearm of an honorably retired or deceased peace officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2279 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to child and adolescent interaction education and training for certain peace and reserve law enforcement officers.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2298 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to prohibiting certain public places from excluding peace officers or special investigators from carrying weapons on the premises.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2320 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to requirements for a peace officer stopping a motor vehicle for a suspected violation of a traffic law.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2357 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the investigation of deaths involving peace officers.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 2397 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to public school interventions and procedures for truancy.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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
HB 2604 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a concealed handgun license application that is submitted by a peace officer or a member of the state military forces.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2614 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 2684 84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the creation of a model training curriculum and to the required training for certain school district peace officers and school resource officers.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 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
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
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
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
HB 3211 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: 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
HB 3212 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to peace officer identification cards.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3668 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, PaulSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 338 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to duties of prosecutors.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1330 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to injury leave for certain peace officers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 77 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the verification of motor vehicle financial responsibility information.
House: Transportation
Considered in Calendars
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 267 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1016 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
HB 1632 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, AllenSponsor: 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
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
HB 1690 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, AllenSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2690 83-0 (2013)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: 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
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
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
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
HB 3142 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, CecilSponsor: 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
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
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
HB 3370 83-0 (2013)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: 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
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
HB 3559 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/13
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
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
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
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
SB 367 83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: 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
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
SB 543 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: 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
SB 545 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: 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
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
SB 742 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: 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
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
SB 902 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
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
SB 1052 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: 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
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
SB 1189 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1769 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: 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
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
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
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
HB 78 82-0 (2011)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: 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
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
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
HB 343 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, AllenSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1163 82-0 (2011)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: 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
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
HB 1242 82-0 (2011)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the regulation of certain metal dealers; providing criminal penalties.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Business & Commerce
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 1254 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
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
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
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
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
HB 1379 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchía, RafaelSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1926 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the administration of elections; creating an offense.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
HB 2316 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: 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
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
HB 2490 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2847 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: 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
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
HB 3099 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: 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
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
HB 3195 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to compensatory time off for certain state employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
HB 3357 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
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
HB 3815 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, TryonSponsor: 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
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
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
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.
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
SB 244 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: 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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
SB 601 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, JoseSponsor: 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
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
SB 811 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1292 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: 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
SB 1378 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: 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
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
SB 1554 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to the designation of certain municipal housing authority employees as peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1600 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: 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
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
SB 1787 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: 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
SB 1850 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to appeals regarding cruelly treated animals.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 750 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, YvonneSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1187 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the membership of the board of managers for certain emergency communication districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1659 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: 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
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
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.
HB 2009 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to the fee for issuance of specialty license plates to certain wounded peace officers and to the families of certain peace officers killed in the line of duty.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2045 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to retirement benefits for certain police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2068 81-0 (2009)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to an identification card for certain retired peace officers.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2076 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to the impact of the presence of certain peace officers on the admissibility of certain statements made by children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2092 81-0 (2009)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to paid leave time for a peace officer to attend certain education and training programs.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 2145 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miklos, Robert | 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
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2222 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to a prohibition on law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2347 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thibaut, Kristi | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers enrolled in criminal justice or law enforcement course work and for certain educational aides.
House: Public Safety Senate: Higher Education
See remarks for effective date
HB 2469 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to certain mass transit entities.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2482 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the display of emergency lighting on the personal vehicle of a reserve peace officer.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2523 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the purchasing of a firearm from the county by an honorably retired law enforcement officer.
House: Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2580 81-0 (2009)
Author: Frost, StephenSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the establishment of a peace officer employment opportunity Internet website by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2799 81-0 (2009)
Author: Driver, JoeSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the responsibilities of a person who qualifies for a peace officer license but has not yet been appointed as a peace officer.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2862 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the Texas Rangers' Unsolved Crimes Investigation Team.
House: Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2870 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the requirement that certain state and local governmental entities designate a firearms proficiency officer and require weapons proficiency.
House: Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2873 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the punishment prescribed for the offense of evading arrest or detention.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2937 81-0 (2009)
Author: Driver, Joe | et. al.
Relating to higher education student loan repayment assistance for peace officers.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2989 81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the reactivation of a peace officer license for certain peace officers.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2998 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
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: Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3023 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a temporary moratorium on the use of stun guns by law enforcement agencies and peace officers.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3201 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the designation of certain fire marshals and related officers, inspectors, and investigators as peace officers.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3255 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the impoundment of a motor vehicle if operated without financial responsibility.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 3434 81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to collective bargaining by law enforcement officers and firefighters.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Left pending in committee
HB 3475 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the procedures for certain honorably retired peace officers to maintain a license to carry a concealed handgun.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 3485 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to certain county, municipal, district, and other governmental functions, procedures, powers, duties, and services, including certain criminal procedures.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3563 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to reports on racial profiling in connection with motor vehicle stops; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 3566 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the rights of certain county law enforcement officers.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3770 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the continuing education and intermediate proficiency certificate requirements of peace officers.
House: Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3786 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to privately funded memorials honoring certain peace officers killed in the line of duty.
House: Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3803 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to railroad peace officers appointed by the public safety director of the Department of Public Safety.
House: Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3883 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to certain warning signs required on certain premises.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 4134 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of certain personal information of public employees and public officials.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4161 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general and the appointment of inspectors general at the Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Youth Commission, Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, Texas Education Agency, and Texas Department of Transportation; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4177 81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the duties of a peace officer 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
Referred to Public Safety
HB 4253 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miklos, Robert
Relating to higher education student loan repayment assistance for peace officers.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 4322 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the imposition of county or municipal occupation taxes on certain coin-operated amusement gaming devices.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4688 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the protection and care of individuals with mental retardation who reside in a state developmental center.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 280 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of certain personal information of public employees and public officials.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 298 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
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 Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 331 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to access to certain information under the public information law concerning public officers and employees.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 389 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the definition of a police vehicle for the purposes of certain traffic laws.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 417 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of a retired firearm from the Parks and Wildlife Department by a game warden.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 489 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the establishment of a peace officer employment opportunity Internet website by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 643 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the protection and care of individuals with mental retardation and to certain legal protections for individuals with disabilities; providing criminal penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 650 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to certain peace officers commissioned by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 651 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to restrictions on the use of a stun gun; providing certain criminal penalties and defenses to prosecution.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 687 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to injury leave and related benefits for certain state peace officers injured in the course of performance of duty.
House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 699 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to higher education student loan repayment assistance for peace officers.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1120 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to reports on racial profiling in connection with motor vehicle stops; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1153 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the liability of a landowner for an act or omission of a firefighter or peace officer on the property of the landowner.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1165 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the use of certain vehicles for law enforcement purposes.
House: Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1174 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the disposition of the fines collected from persons issued citations for certain offenses by a school district peace officer.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1175 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of failure to identify.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 1176 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the punishment prescribed for the offense of evading arrest or detention.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1186 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the responsibilities of a person who qualifies for a peace officer license but has not yet been appointed as a peace officer.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1236 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to admonishments given to a person charged with a misdemeanor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1263 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to certain mass transit entities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1303 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the requirement that certain state and local governmental entities designate a firearms proficiency officer and require weapons proficiency.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1338 81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the rights of certain county law enforcement officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1707 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the use of proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture to provide college scholarships to children of peace officers killed in the line of duty and to an annual report regarding the total value of forfeited property in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1775 81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the Texas Rangers' unsolved crimes investigation team.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1904 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to promoting safety in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2028 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to privately funded memorials honoring certain peace officers killed in the line of duty.
House: Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 2047 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the interception or the collection of information from certain communications in an investigation of criminal conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 2123 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the administration of certain county services and duties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2154 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the confidentiality of certain travel vouchers submitted by certain peace officers.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2184 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the imposition of county or municipal occupation taxes on certain coin-operated amusement gaming devices.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2194 81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the reporting and recording of a motor vehicle accident involving an official vehicle driven by a peace officer, fire fighter, or an emergency medical services employee in the course of official duties.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 2196 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the employment of peace officers by certain law enforcement agencies.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2327 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to a prohibition on the possession or smoking of a burning tobacco product in certain motor vehicles in which a person younger than 16 is present; providing a penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2436 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
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
HB 124 80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to certain offenses that involve impersonating a peace officer or other public servant and misrepresenting the nature of certain property.
House: Law Enforcement
Postponed
HB 242 80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to certain warning signs required on certain premises.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 258 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to the confiscation of firearms and ammunition during a state of disaster or emergency.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 357 80-0 (2007)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the interception of or the collection of other information from certain communications in an investigation of criminal conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 405 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of an emergency room physician to hold a person believed to have a mental illness.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 418 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to restricting the justified use of a Taser by a peace officer and certain other persons.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 434 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the appointment of certain employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as peace officers for certain purposes.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 442 80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to taking or attempting to take a stun gun from a peace officer or certain other officers.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 485 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van Arsdale, CorbinSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the collection and amount of restitution authorized to be collected from persons charged with or convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 508 80-0 (2007)
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: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 627 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the ability of an honorably retired reserve peace officer to carry a weapon.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
HB 638 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the issuance of identification cards to certain retired peace officers and to the eligibility of certain retired peace officers to obtain a weapons proficiency certificate.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 702 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the authority of a school district to establish a volunteer reserve police force.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 707 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the persons authorized to take a blood specimen from a vehicle operator to test for alcohol concentration or other intoxicating substances.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
HB 741 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an exemption from tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education for children of certain volunteer peace officers who are killed or disabled in the line of duty.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 789 80-0 (2007)
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
Left pending in committee
HB 798 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 837 80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to peace officers commissioned by a navigation district.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 850 80-0 (2007)
Author: Olivo, Dora | et. al.
Relating to available training for school resource officers and school district peace officers.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 858 80-0 (2007)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to inquire into the immigration status of certain persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 907 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the enforcement of federal immigration and customs laws by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 914 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment of an office of inspector general at the Texas Youth Commission.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 969 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to certain information related to a peace officer included on the officer's driver's license.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1107 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the punishment for the offense of intoxication manslaughter when the victim of the offense is a peace officer.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1110 80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the use by an active peace officer of the officer's rank or status to advertise or promote certain private businesses.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 1201 80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to political activities of labor organizations that accept certain public funds; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Urban Affairs
Postponed
HB 1213 80-0 (2007)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to mutual assistance agreements entered into by certain municipalities and private institutions of higher education for the purpose of enforcing state law and to additional powers, privileges, and immunities of peace officers employed by private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1256 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of immigration laws.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1273 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards by certain peace officers.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
HB 1327 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1357 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to fees for the mileage necessary for a peace officer to perform certain services.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1422 80-0 (2007)
Author: Driver, Joe | et. al.
Relating to personnel records of commissioned officers of the Department of Public Safety.
House: Law Enforcement
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1423 80-0 (2007)
Author: Driver, JoeSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to exemption from application of the Private Security Act of certain peace officers employed by a law enforcement agency.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1433 80-0 (2007)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to audits, investigations, and reviews conducted in health and human services programs and reimbursements under certain of those programs.
House: Government Reform Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1543 80-0 (2007)
Author: Latham, Thomas
Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for law enforcement officers commissioned by the attorney general.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 1636 80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to conditions of employment for certain peace officers.
House: Urban Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 1691 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to business leave time accounts for peace officers in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 1693 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the authority of the Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners to conduct certain criminal investigations.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1727 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the authority of certain local officials or a peace officer to inquire into the immigration status of certain persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1860 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a peace officer employment opportunity Internet website by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1878 80-0 (2007)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to longevity pay for certain campus peace officers employed by a state institution of higher education or public technical institute.
House: Higher Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . .
HB 1933 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the use of and reporting concerning the use of Tasers and other stun guns by law enforcement agencies.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1934 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the establishment by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education of a training program for peace officers regarding the use of a Taser or other stun gun.
House: Law Enforcement
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1936 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to a medical examination for individuals against whom a peace officer uses a Taser or other stun gun.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
HB 1955 80-0 (2007)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the licensing of certain peace officers by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2028 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the issuance of a written notice to appear for certain misdemeanor offenses punishable by fine only.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 2030 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the issuance of citations to certain students on school property during regular school hours.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2033 80-0 (2007)
Author: England, Kirk
Relating to funding for the continuing education of certain peace officers.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 2289 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, George
Relating to retirement and health insurance benefits of school district peace officers under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 2300 80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the carrying of weapons by certain judges and justices and district and county attorneys.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2391 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the appearance of certain misdemeanor offenders before a magistrate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2409 80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the authority of law-enforcement officers to escort a child to a school campus to ensure the child's compliance with compulsory school attendance requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2428 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement profiling based on a person's immigration or nationality status.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2586 80-0 (2007)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to the authority of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to commission a peace officer.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
HB 2594 80-0 (2007)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the authority of law-enforcement officers to escort a child to a school campus to ensure the child's compliance with compulsory school attendance requirements.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2813 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority of investigators employed by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
House: Law Enforcement
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2908 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the impoundment of a motor vehicle if operated without financial responsibility or a driver's license.
House: Transportation
Returned to committee
HB 2943 80-0 (2007)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to mandatory conditions of community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision concerning certain searches.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2998 80-0 (2007)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the duty of a peace officer to verify the citizenship and immigration status of certain persons.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3059 80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the appearance of certain misdemeanor offenders before a magistrate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 3120 80-0 (2007)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to automatic admission to institutions of higher education for children of certain public servants killed in the line of duty.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3307 80-0 (2007)
Author: England, Kirk
Relating to funding for the continuing education of certain peace officers.
House: Law Enforcement
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3341 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to initial and continuing education and training for peace officers and recruits relating to the trafficking of persons.
House: Law Enforcement
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3360 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the prerequisites for enrollment in certain peace officer training programs.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
HB 3372 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to training for peace officers relating to the trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3435 80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, AbelSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to peace officers of navigation districts.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3469 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to notice regarding the availability of deferred disposition for a Class C misdemeanor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3507 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the powers of peace officers.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 3613 80-0 (2007)
Author: Latham, ThomasSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to identification cards issued to peace officers, reserve law enforcement officers, and honorably retired peace officers by a law enforcement agency or other governmental entity.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3635 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to procedures to limit the carrying of handguns by persons other than peace officers on certain premises used for law enforcement.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HCR 96 80-0 (2007)
Author: Driver, JoeSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the qualifications and standards necessary to be designated a police agency and to encourage a moratorium on the statutory creation of new police agencies.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Signed by the Governor
SB 112 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to the confiscation of firearms and ammunition during a state of disaster.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 150 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement profiling based on a person's immigration or nationality status.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 410 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the authority of certain municipal peace officers on a lake located partly in a municipality.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 474 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to certain peace officers commissioned by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 545 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards by certain peace officers.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 602 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to political activities of labor organizations that accept certain public funds; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 629 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the establishment of a peace officer employment opportunity Internet website by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Law Enforcement
SB 740 80-0 (2007)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Driver, Joe | et. al.
Relating to personnel records of commissioned officers of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 772 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to conditions of employment for certain peace officers.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 823 80-0 (2007)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the interception of or the collection of other information from certain communications in an investigation of criminal conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 886 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the authority of the Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners to commission a peace officer.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 950 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to an exemption from reactivation and continuing education requirements for certain honorably retired peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1285 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to training for peace officers relating to the trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1348 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the liability of a governmental unit for action taken by a peace officer engaged in the pursuit of a motor vehicle.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Civil Practices
SB 1415 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to employ and commission peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1448 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to reports on racial profiling in connection with motor vehicle stops; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1550 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the liability of a landowner for an act or omission of a peace officer on the property of the landowner.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1709 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to procedures to limit the carrying of handguns by persons other than peace officers on certain premises used for law enforcement.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1712 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to exemption from application of the Private Security Act of certain peace officers employed by a sheriff's department.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1722 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Gattis, Dan
Relating to physical fitness standards for certain state law enforcement officers.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 1840 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to inquire into the immigration status of certain persons.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1949 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the use by an active peace officer of the officer's rank or status to advertise or promote certain private businesses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SCR 26 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the qualifications and standards necessary to be designated a police agency and to encourage a moratorium on creation of new police agencies.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 78 79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make a warrantless arrest for the commission of family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 181 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain corrections and peace officers to participate in a low-interest home loan program offered by the state.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 246 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the establishment of a special police force or neighborhood police department.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 279 79-0 (2005)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to compensatory time off for certain state employees.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 311 79-0 (2005)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of making a false report to a peace officer or law enforcement employee.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 340 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seaman, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of a navigation district to establish a volunteer police reserve force.
House: Transportation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 457 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to access to certain law enforcement and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 466 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to conditions of employment for peace officers and detention officers employed by certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 479 79-0 (2005)
Author: Keel, TerrySponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of campus peace officers commissioned by The University of Texas at Austin and law enforcement agencies of the state and political subdivisions of the state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 639 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to complaints against certain peace officers, fire fighters, detention officers, and county jailers.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 640 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to peace officers commissioned and employed to perform duties at correctional facilities.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
HB 641 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to business leave time accounts for peace officers and detention officers in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 718 79-0 (2005)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to the impoundment of a motor vehicle for failure to maintain financial responsibility for the vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 726 79-0 (2005)
Author: Berman, LeoSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain law enforcement officer associations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . .
HB 771 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to business leave time accounts for peace officers and detention officers in certain counties.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 875 79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to written notification to a parent of a minor who is issued a citation for a traffic offense.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 915 79-0 (2005)
Author: Woolley, BeverlySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to authority of a peace officer to make an arrest outside of the officer's jurisdiction or to seize property while making the arrest.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 947 79-0 (2005)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to including certain bailiffs in the definition of peace officer.
House: Judiciary
No action taken in committee
HB 966 79-0 (2005)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the murder of a commissioned security officer as a capital offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1007 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain low-interest home loan programs administered by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1039 79-0 (2005)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from tuition and fees at institutions of higher education for peace officers and police cadets enrolled in certain law enforcement programs.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1075 79-0 (2005)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the application of the offense of criminal trespass to certain law enforcement officers.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1284 79-0 (2005)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of a photograph of a peace officer.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1366 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the regulation of nursing.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1371 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
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
HB 1428 79-0 (2005)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to injury leave and related benefits for certain state peace officers injured in the course of performance of duty.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1438 79-0 (2005)
Author: Talton, RobertSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to continuing education for peace officers.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1549 79-0 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to certain warning signs required on certain premises.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1563 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the establishment of a program by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the inspection of land vehicles transporting hazardous waste from Mexico into this state.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 1589 79-0 (2005)
Author: Driver, JoeSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the administration of polygraph examinations to certain applicants for positions in the Department of Public Safety.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1688 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the employment of school district peace officers and the enforcement of certain violations under a student code of conduct.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1694 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to authorizing the state auditor to appoint investigators as peace officers.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
HB 1695 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the appointment and jurisdiction of cattle rangers.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1914 79-0 (2005)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to longevity pay for certain campus peace officers employed by a state institution of higher education or public technical institute.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 2023 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to funding for the continuing education of certain peace officers.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2163 79-0 (2005)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the use by an active peace officer of the officer's rank or status to advertise or promote certain private businesses.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2216 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2239 79-0 (2005)
Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to homeland security training and supplemental pay for certain law enforcement officers.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Testimony taken in committee
HB 2271 79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of failure to identify.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2292 79-0 (2005)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to the appearance of certain misdemeanor offenders before a magistrate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2368 79-0 (2005)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the establishment of service credit within the Employees Retirement System of Texas for service as a federal peace officer.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 2418 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
HB 2505 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the distribution of proceeds from a citation issued by a school district peace officer.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2524 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the provision of education and training programs for law enforcement officers regarding persons with mental impairments.
House: Law Enforcement
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2670 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to service retirement benefits for certain peace officers.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 2769 79-0 (2005)
Author: Talton, RobertSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the presentation of state flags to survivors of certain deceased honorably retired peace officers.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2823 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, PatrickSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the form of payments made to certain disabled peace officers under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2847 79-0 (2005)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to training for school resource officers and school district peace officers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3044 79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the interception of or the collection of other information from certain communications in an investigation of criminal conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3056 79-0 (2005)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the peace officers authorized to operate an authorized emergency vehicle used to provide police escort services.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 3104 79-0 (2005)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the recognition of law enforcement officers in certain counties.
House: Law Enforcement
No action taken in committee
HB 3303 79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to emergency apprehension and detention of a person believed to have a mental illness.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3430 79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to law enforcement policies on racial profiling in certain counties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HJR 32 79-0 (2005)
Author: Berman, LeoSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation property owned by certain law enforcement officer associations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . .
SB 90 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make a warrantless arrest for the commission of family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 122 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the prevention and punishment of identity theft and the rights of certain victims of identity theft; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 148 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of a photograph of a peace officer.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 281 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to business leave time accounts for peace officers in certain municipalities and counties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 377 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to authorizing a county, city, town, school district, or other political subdivision to provide an additional exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain surviving spouses of peace officers and firefighters.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 488 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to certain low-interest home loan programs administered by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 578 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Hope, Ruben
Relating to the authority of certain honorably retired peace officers to carry certain weapons.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 646 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of campus peace officers commissioned by The University of Texas at Austin and law enforcement agencies of the state and political subdivisions of the state.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
SB 716 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to payroll deductions for certain employees who are peace officers.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 732 79-0 (2005)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to the administration of polygraph examinations to certain applicants for positions in the Department of Public Safety.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 866 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the operation of authorized emergency vehicles conducting a police escort.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 888 79-0 (2005)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the powers, duties, privileges, and immunities of a peace officer.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 905 79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the interception of or the collection of other information from certain communications in an investigation of criminal conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 907 79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to authority of a peace officer to make an arrest outside of the officer's jurisdiction or to seize property while making the arrest.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 944 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to certain peace officers commissioned by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 956 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the appointment and jurisdiction of cattle rangers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1053 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to the enforcement of the regulation of nursing.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1181 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to exempting a peace officer from tuition and fees charged by a public institution of higher education.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
SB 1195 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1249 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to homeland security training and supplemental pay for certain law enforcement officers.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 1353 79-0 (2005)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the powers and duties of the Town Center Improvement District of Montgomery County, Texas, and of governmental entities and peace officers that interact with the district; providing a penalty.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1429 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the form of payments made to certain disabled peace officers under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1498 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the requirement for water district consent to certain actions by municipalities that provide law enforcement or fire protection services.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1565 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the collection, retention, and reporting of law enforcement data relating to traffic and pedestrian stops.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SJR 13 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a county, city, town, school district, or other political subdivision to provide an additional exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain surviving spouses of peace officers and firefighters.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 14 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of a badge, insignia, weapon, or uniform of law enforcement officers or public safety personnel.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 108 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to a refund of the sales tax on certain equipment purchased by peace officers, members of fire departments, and EMS personnel.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 141 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hope, Ruben | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain retired peace officers to carry certain weapons.
House: Law Enforcement
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 144 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to duties imposed on a peace officer after performing a search.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 255 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to exempting peace officers enrolled in law enforcement programs from tuition charged by a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 287 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Dan
Relating to qualifications of a constable or sheriff.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
HB 292 78-0 (2003)
Author: Reyna, Elvira | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the taking of a specimen of a person's breath or blood in connection with certain alcohol-related offenses.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 354 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to access to certain law enforcement and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 363 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to peace officers commissioned and employed by public housing authorities.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 377 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to service retirement and death benefits for certain peace officers under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 383 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to citation and arrest for a Class C misdemeanor.
House: Law Enforcement
Meeting cancelled
HB 409 78-0 (2003)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to including certain bailiffs in the definition of peace officer.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 414 78-0 (2003)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to the appointment of a special prosecutor in certain criminal proceedings in which the defendant is a peace officer.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 436 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the status as a peace officer of certain county officials who have emergency management powers.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 563 78-0 (2003)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the murder of a commissioned security officer as a capital offense.
House: Law Enforcement
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 565 78-0 (2003)
Author: Haggerty, PatSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the punishments for the offenses of assault and aggravated assault committed against a security officer.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 726 78-0 (2003)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to the powers and duties of peace officers commissioned by certain hospital districts.
House: Law Enforcement
Meeting cancelled
HB 751 78-0 (2003)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the operation of authorized emergency vehicles.
House: Law Enforcement
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 778 78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the offense of interference with an emergency telephone call.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 875 78-0 (2003)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the State Board of Dental Examiners.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 900 78-0 (2003)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the operation of all-terrain vehicles by law enforcement officers.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 914 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the taking of a specimen of a person's breath or blood in connection with certain alcohol-related offenses.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
HB 958 78-0 (2003)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to eligibility for a beginning position in a police department under municipal civil service.
House: Urban Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 982 78-0 (2003)
Author: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make a warrantless arrest when a person confesses to committing a felony.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1041 78-0 (2003)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to a peace officer employed in the field of private security.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1104 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to peace officers commissioned and employed to perform duties at correctional facilities.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
HB 1119 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the disposition of cruelly treated animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1235 78-0 (2003)
Author: Corte, Frank | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of security forces in certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1368 78-0 (2003)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of making a false report to a peace officer or law enforcement employee.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1382 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the powers of a commissioned law enforcement officer of the National Park Service.
House: Law Enforcement
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1429 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the investigation, prosecution, and punishment of identity theft and to the rights of victims of identity theft.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1458 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to criminal obstruction of or retaliation against an honorably retired peace officer.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1643 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to conditions of employment for peace officers employed by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Reason for vote recorded in Journal
HB 1647 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the performance review of peace officers enforcing traffic laws.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1682 78-0 (2003)
Author: Stick, Jack
Relating to the authority of certain peace officers during an emergency.
House: Law Enforcement
Meeting cancelled
HB 1835 78-0 (2003)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the issuance of citations to and the arrest of persons for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1970 78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a legislative leave time bank for fire fighters and police officers in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2144 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to authority of certain peace officers to make arrests outside their jurisdictions.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
HB 2176 78-0 (2003)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem tax sales of real and personal property following foreclosure or seizure of the property; authorizing a sale by on-line auction.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2303 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to conditions of employment for a peace officer or a detention officer employed by certain sheriff's departments.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 2371 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to an appeal by a police officer or fire fighter.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2381 78-0 (2003)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to the regulation of certain extra job coordinators by the Texas Commission on Private Security.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 2534 78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to commissioning certain fire code enforcement inspectors and fire hazard inspectors as peace officers.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 2601 78-0 (2003)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to security personnel at commercial nuclear power plants.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Postponed
HB 2618 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Dan
Relating to the provision of state flags on the death of certain current or former custodial employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and fire protection employees.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2642 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to business leave time accounts for peace officers and detention officers in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2730 78-0 (2003)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to business leave time accounts for peace officers in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2733 78-0 (2003)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the administration of a polygraph examination to a peace officer.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 2762 78-0 (2003)
Author: Garza, Timoteo
Relating to the functions of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
House: Law Enforcement
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2765 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the purchase of certain wireless communication devices by state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 2798 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to authorizing the state auditor to commission investigators as peace officers.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 2828 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to complaints against certain peace officers and fire fighters.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2870 78-0 (2003)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to conditions of employment for corrections officers employed by certain municipalities or counties.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3068 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the powers and duties of peace officers concerning enforcement of compulsory school attendance requirements.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3118 78-0 (2003)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the carrying of weapons by peace officers and by special investigators.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 3426 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3544 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to establishing a pilot program to prevent certain juveniles from crossing the border between this state and Mexico.
House: Border and International Affairs
Left pending in committee
HCR 97 78-0 (2003)
Author: Driver, Joe
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house create an interim committee to conduct a study on the compensation and benefits paid to persons employed by the state as peace officers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HR 1759 78-0 (2003)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 103.
Reported enrolled
SB 46 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the taking of a specimen of a person's breath or blood in connection with certain alcohol-related offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Meeting cancelled
SB 103 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the carrying of weapons by peace officers and by special investigators.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 117 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Hope, Ruben
Relating to the authority of certain retired peace officers and federal criminal investigators to carry certain weapons.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 176 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the offense of interference with an emergency telephone call.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 192 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the purchase of a badge, insignia, weapon, or uniform of a peace officer or firefighter.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Law Enforcement
SB 320 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the prosecution of a capital murder involving the death of a peace officer.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 461 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the operation of authorized emergency vehicles.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective immediately
SB 481 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to qualifications of a constable or sheriff.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 527 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Corte, Frank
Relating to the establishment of security forces in certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 562 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Relating to conditions of employment for peace officers employed by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 568 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to security officers for medical corporations in certain municipalities.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 614 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to complaints against certain peace officers and fire fighters.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 669 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the investigation of certain reports of child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 685 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make a warrantless arrest for the commission of family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 801 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Corte, Frank
Relating to the powers and duties of peace officers commissioned by certain hospital districts.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 840 78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the authority of peace officers to make certain arrests outside of their jurisdictions.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 841 78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Noriega, Rick
Relating to the regulation of certain extra job coordinators by the Texas Commission on Private Security.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 843 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of making a false report to a peace officer or law enforcement employee.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 851 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to collecting and reporting information concerning certain Class C misdemeanors involving family violence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 885 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the carrying of weapons by peace officers and by special investigators.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 886 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a legislative leave time bank for peace officers and firefighters.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1022 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1029 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to business leave time accounts for peace officers in certain municipalities and counties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1155 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the purchase of certain wireless communication devices by state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1166 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to conditions of employment for a peace officer or a detention officer employed by certain sheriff's departments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Received from the Senate
SB 1248 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to performance review standards for peace officers employed by the state in connection with the enforcement of traffic laws.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1278 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to security officers for electric cooperatives.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1517 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Miller, Sid
Relating to authority of security personnel at commercial nuclear power plants.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective immediately
SB 1567 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial in the Capitol Complex.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
SB 1896 78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make a warrantless arrest when a person confesses to committing a felony.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SCR 19 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house create an interim committee to conduct a study on the compensation and benefits paid to persons employed by the state as peace officers.
Senate: Administration
Co-author authorized
HB 77 78-1 (2003)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of making a false report to a peace officer or law enforcement employee.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 81 78-1 (2003)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to peace officer education and training regarding contacts between a foreign national arrested for a criminal offense and foreign consular officials.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 78 78-3 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the establishment of a special police force or neighborhood police department.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 23 78-4 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the establishment of a special police force or neighborhood police department.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 63 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wolens, Steven | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the suspension of a person's driver's license following the person's arrest for certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 149 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to persons eligible to receive a license plate honoring peace officers killed in the line of duty.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 169 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of certain honorably retired peace officers.
House: Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 172 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to exempting peace officers enrolled in a criminal justice program from tuition and fees charged by a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
HB 206 77-0 (2001)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to commissions for certain retired peace officers and the authority of those officers to carry certain weapons.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 207 77-0 (2001)
Author: Longoria, John | et. al.
Relating to the exemption of certain peace officers from regulation under the Private Security Act.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 232 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hawley, Judy | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the exemption of certain reserve peace officers from regulation under the Private Security Act.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 268 77-0 (2001)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to certain immunity from liability for special agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the authority of a special agent to execute a search warrant, and the offenses of making a false report to a peace officer and failure to identify.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 279 77-0 (2001)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the disposition of stolen property.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 306 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to continuing education requirements for peace officers serving in the state legislature.
House: Public Safety
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 363 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the issuance of a written notice to appear for certain misdemeanor offenses punishable by fine only.
House: Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 385 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to qualifications of a constable or sheriff.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Tabled in committee
HB 459 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carter, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to higher education tuition and fee exemptions for children of dead or disabled firefighters or peace officers.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 498 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for service as a peace officer.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 505 77-0 (2001)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to allowing peace officers to arrest or detain persons who violate conditions of community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 522 77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, Dale | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to benefits for certain disabled peace officers.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
