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HB 8 87-0 (2021) Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al. Relating to access by a hiring law enforcement agency to an applicant's employment records. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence Electronic Information Systems|EMPLOYEE RECORDS|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 54 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to accompanying and filming peace officers of state and local law enforcement agencies for producing reality television programs. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately JAVIER AMBLER'S LAW|Law Enforcement|TELEVISION
HB 71 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PEACE OFFICERS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 75 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties. House: Transportation Left pending in committee CONSTABLES|County Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Safety|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 88 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public, to peace officer liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee City Government--Employees/Officers|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--Employees/Officers|Criminal Procedure--General|Fire Fighters & Police--General|FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION|GEORGE FLOYD ACT|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 95 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt a policy regarding the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer at or in the direction of a moving vehicle. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Weapons
HB 101 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to civil liability of municipalities for failure to comply with immigration detainer requests. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 132 87-0 (2021) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
HB 162 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution, to the provision of services to those persons, and to the prosecution of related criminal offenses. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING VICTIMS PROTECTIONS AND PROVISIONS ACT|Crimes--Against Morals|Criminal Procedure--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|Law Enforcement|Minors--General|PEACE OFFICERS|PROSTITUTION
HB 177 87-0 (2021) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the enforcement by certain entities of state and federal immigration laws with respect to persons younger than 18 years of age. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|Political Subdivisions
HB 184 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities and counties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|SUBPOENAS
HB 204 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools providing panic alert devices in classrooms. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars ALERT SYSTEM|ALYSSA'S LAW|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 227 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to notifying state law enforcement of an attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 251 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 268 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to prohibiting the use of certain techniques when using force to make an arrest or search. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Law Enforcement
HB 272 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to a study of no-knock entries performed by law enforcement agencies in this state. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety ARREST WARRANTS|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 274 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 312 87-0 (2021) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to training for peace officers regarding implicit bias. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 313 87-0 (2021) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the requirements for certification as a special officer for offenders with mental impairments. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 315 87-0 (2021) Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the purchasing of the uniform of certain honorably retired or medically discharged peace officers. House: State Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 323 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to a law enforcement agency accreditation grant program. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 345 87-0 (2021) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to the duties and powers of peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 346 87-0 (2021) Author: Rose, Toni | et. al. Relating to prohibiting the use of certain techniques when using force to make an arrest or search. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement
HB 356 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to the requirements of an affidavit supporting the installation and use of a mobile tracking device. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement
HB 376 87-0 (2021) Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of improper sexual activity with a person in custody; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement
HB 402 87-0 (2021) Author: Hernandez, Ana
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain funds derived from criminal asset forfeiture to provide services to domestic victims of trafficking. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Law Enforcement
HB 418 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to prohibiting the use of certain techniques when using force to make an arrest or search. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement
HB 421 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to the notice provided by peace officers to adult victims of family violence. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--General|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Personal Property|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 461 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the execution of a warrant issued for certain releasees who violate a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice ARREST WARRANTS|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Law Enforcement|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 496 87-0 (2021) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to a peace officer's duty to display and provide the officer's name and identification number; creating a criminal offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 550 87-0 (2021) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting certain violations of law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Labor--Management Relations|Law Enforcement|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees
HB 558 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James | et. al.
Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the taking of a blood specimen on arrest for certain intoxication offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS|Criminal Procedure--General|DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 562 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to law enforcement policies regarding de-escalation and proportionate response. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 563 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to law enforcement policies requiring a peace officer to intervene when another peace officer uses excessive force or commits an offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 579 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the administration and deployment of special weapons and tactics teams. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 600 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the regular psychological examination of peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 624 87-0 (2021) Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in retaliation for or on account of a person's service or status as a public servant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Property|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement|Protection of Personal Information
HB 635 87-0 (2021) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs ATTORNEY GENERAL|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Weapons
HB 642 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning certain intoxication offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety CRIMINAL RECORDS|INTERNET|Law Enforcement|Open Records|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 656 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to a signed statement indicating that a person voluntarily consented to submit to the taking of a breath or blood specimen to test for intoxication. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS|Criminal Procedure--General|INFORMED CONSENT|Law Enforcement|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 658 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to the powers and duties of certain prosecutors and authorized peace officers of the offices of those prosecutors with respect to certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|SUBPOENAS
HB 659 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to the disposal of exhibits used in criminal proceedings. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement
HB 709 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Phil Relating to employment records of certain persons licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Civil Remedies & Liabilities|EMPLOYEE RECORDS|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 715 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the appointment by the attorney general of a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by certain peace officers and that result in serious bodily injury or death. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 744 87-0 (2021) Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al. Relating to certain duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain information subject to disclosure to a defendant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Law Enforcement
HB 747 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to spoliation of evidence held for use in a criminal proceeding. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement
HB 781 87-0 (2021) Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the carrying and possession of a handgun by a public junior college school marshal. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 Education--Junior College Districts|Law Enforcement|Safety|Weapons
HB 786 87-0 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to required cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for telecommunicators. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21 CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 810 87-0 (2021) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the regulation of coin-operated machines. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee Amusements, Games, Sports|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 827 87-0 (2021) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al. Relating to the disclosure of vehicle speed information to a law enforcement agency by an entity that operates a toll project. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation Law Enforcement|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 829 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to a progressive disciplinary matrix for police officer misconduct in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX|City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement
HB 830 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 831 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the basic peace officer training course, including training for peace officers on the prohibition against the intentional use of certain neck restraints. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PEACE OFFICERS|RESTRAINTS
HB 832 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the duties and powers of peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 833 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the use of force to make an arrest or search and to law enforcement policies regarding de-escalation and proportionate response. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 834 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to requiring the corroboration of certain testimony in a criminal case involving a controlled substance. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--General|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement
HB 842 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the disclosure in a criminal case of certain criminal history record information. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Electronic Information Systems|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement
HB 929 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to law enforcement policies and procedures regarding body worn cameras. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21 BO'S LAW|BOTHAM JEAN ACT|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement|VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 930 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al. Relating to a report on recidivism rates. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS
HB 959 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al. Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1012 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve certain personal property. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 Civil Remedies & Liabilities|DIVORCE|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 1035 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the use of force by peace officers and certain other persons to make an arrest or search or prevent an escape from custody. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1049 87-0 (2021) Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the requirement for a deputy sheriff, reserve deputy sheriff, deputy constable, or reserve deputy constable to take an official oath. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 CONSTABLES|County Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement|OATHS|SHERIFFS
HB 1050 87-0 (2021) Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al. Relating to a study on employing mental health professionals or mental health response teams to assist when responding to a behavioral health-related emergency call. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1051 87-0 (2021) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the eligibility of emergency service dispatchers to participate in a public safety employees treatment court program. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety County Government--General|Courts--Administration|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1087 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al. Relating to acts for which a firefighter or police officer in certain municipalities may be subject to disciplinary procedures. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Employees/Officers|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement
HB 1089 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the liability of governmental units under the Texas Tort Claims Act. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement
HB 1091 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the confidentiality of identifying information of certain crime victims. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence ATTORNEY GENERAL|CRIME VICTIMS|Law Enforcement|Minors--Crimes Against|Protection of Personal Information
HB 1125 87-0 (2021) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to certain duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain information subject to disclosure to a defendant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1172 87-0 (2021) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault or other prohibited sexual conduct. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 CRIME VICTIMS|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1212 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized by a peace officer. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety INTERNET|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Property Interests--General|PUBLIC NOTICE|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 1217 87-0 (2021) Author: Perez, Mary Ann Relating to the establishment of a constable's department civil service system in certain counties; creating a criminal offense. House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government CONSTABLES|County Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement
HB 1236 87-0 (2021) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 1251 87-0 (2021) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to protection for public employees who report violations of law by governmental entities or other public employees; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Law Enforcement|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees
HB 1254 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the emergency detention of certain persons with a mental illness or cognitive disability; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health Courts--Judges|Disabilities, Persons with|Law Enforcement|MAGISTRATES|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1257 87-0 (2021) Author: Ashby, Trent
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the definition of personal property for purposes of removing personal property from a roadway or right-of-way. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21 Highways|Law Enforcement|MANUFACTURED HOUSING|Safety
HB 1262 87-0 (2021) Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to education and training for peace officers on interacting with certain persons. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|CONTINUING EDUCATION|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|HOMELESS|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1275 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution and to the provision of services to those persons. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING VICTIMS PROTECTIONS AND PROVISIONS ACT|Crimes--Against Morals|Criminal Procedure--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|Law Enforcement|Minors--General|PEACE OFFICERS|PROSTITUTION
HB 1326 87-0 (2021) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain public safety employees who successfully complete a public safety employees treatment court program. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1349 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to the punishment for the offense of murder committed by a peace officer; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1350 87-0 (2021) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al. Relating to the publication of certain information regarding certain disciplinary appeals filed by police officers. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs Electronic Information Systems|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1351 87-0 (2021) Author: Minjarez, Ina Relating to eligibility requirements for arbitrators selected to hear certain disciplinary appeals filed by police officers. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1357 87-0 (2021) Author: Harris, Cody Relating to the appointment, powers, duties, rights, and privileges of special Texas constables. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee CONSTABLES|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1396 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to law enforcement agencies and policies and procedures affecting peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Postponed Electronic Information Systems|Fire Fighters & Police--General|INTERNET|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1419 87-0 (2021) Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding missing children and missing persons and to the duties of a justice of the peace or other investigator regarding unidentified bodies. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 JOHN & JOSEPH'S LAW|JUSTICE OF THE PEACE|Law Enforcement|Minors--Crimes Against|MISSING CHILDREN|MISSING CHILDREN & PERSONS INFORMATION CLEARING HOUSE|MISSING PERSONS
HB 1440 87-0 (2021) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to the availability of personal information of individuals who are honorably retired from certain law enforcement positions. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information
HB 1442 87-0 (2021) Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al. Relating to required training on trauma-impacted veterans for certain peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1444 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to qualifications of a sheriff or a candidate for sheriff. House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government County Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--Candidates|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|SHERIFFS
HB 1513 87-0 (2021) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to law enforcement policies prohibiting a peace officer from using less lethal projectiles for the purpose of controlling the activity or movement of a gathering of people. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Weapons
HB 1545 87-0 (2021) Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Commission on Jail Standards. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 Corrections--Jails & Prisons|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|Law Enforcement|Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1550 87-0 (2021) Author: Cyrier, John Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Postponed ATTORNEY GENERAL|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Governor|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SENATE, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1561 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al. Relating to entrance examinations for applicants for beginning positions in fire and police departments in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar City Government--Employees/Officers|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement
HB 1563 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the disclosure of information in department files of fire fighters or police officers in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Employees/Officers|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|Open Records
HB 1642 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to official oppression and to law enforcement policies requiring peace officers to report certain peace officer misconduct; creating a criminal offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1643 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to continuing education for and regular implicit bias testing of peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1654 87-0 (2021) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to certain evidence obtained in a criminal investigation, including the issuance and execution of certain search warrants, the required disclosure of certain information in emergency situations, and the admissibility of certain evidence obtained with or without warrants. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|SEARCH WARRANTS
HB 1677 87-0 (2021) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the establishment of a Texas Police Service Animals Memorial Monument in the Capitol Complex. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/21 Animals|Historic Preservation & Museums|Law Enforcement|PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE|STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HB 1757 87-0 (2021) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to recordings of peace officer performance of official duties and interactions with the public; creating a criminal offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence Crimes--Miscellaneous|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 1758 87-0 (2021) Author: Krause, Matt
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to law enforcement's use of force by means of a drone. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21 Aeronautics|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Governor|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Weapons
HB 1784 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to prohibiting the use of certain techniques when using force to make an arrest or search. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement
HB 1788 87-0 (2021) Author: Hefner, Cole
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to immunity from liability of public and private schools and security personnel employed by those schools for certain actions of security personnel. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21 Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1837 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to motorcycle profiling by peace officers. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Law Enforcement|MOTORCYCLES|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1893 87-0 (2021) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|SEARCH WARRANTS|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1900 87-0 (2021) Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21 City Government--Annexation|City Government--Finance|City Government--Utilities|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Retirement Systems--Municipal|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 1928 87-0 (2021) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to employment information and records regarding certain persons licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety EMPLOYEE RECORDS|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1938 87-0 (2021) Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to a grant program for law enforcement agencies to defray the cost of data storage for recordings created with body worn cameras. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21 Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement|VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 1940 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the appeal to a civil service commission of a disciplinary suspension of a fire fighter or police officer in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--Employees/Officers|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement
HB 1943 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt policies prohibiting a peace officer from discharging a firearm at or in the direction of a moving vehicle; creating a criminal offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Criminal Procedure--General|Fire Fighters & Police--General|JORDAN EDWARDS ACT|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Weapons
HB 1950 87-0 (2021) Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al. Relating to the control and funding of law enforcement and public safety services in certain political subdivisions. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Governor|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Safety
HB 1955 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the use of deadly force to make an arrest. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Law Enforcement
HB 2001 87-0 (2021) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to procedures and practices governing the appeal of a disciplinary action within the Department of Public Safety. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2007 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to peace officers and law enforcement agencies. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2008 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the suspension of the license of a dishonorably discharged law enforcement officer. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Retirement Systems--Municipal
HB 2011 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to a duty for peace officers to intervene and make a report when a peace officer uses excessive force. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Crimes--Against Persons--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2047 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James | et. al. Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry Fire Fighters & Police--General|JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS|Labor--Health & Safety|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions|State Employees
HB 2073 87-0 (2021) Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to quarantine leave for fire fighters, peace officers, detention officers, and emergency medical technicians employed by, appointed by, or elected for a political subdivision. House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately City Government--Employees/Officers|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Law Enforcement|SICK LEAVE
HB 2105 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to failure to identify to a peace officer while carrying certain firearms; creating a criminal offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Crimes--Miscellaneous|Law Enforcement|Weapons
HB 2141 87-0 (2021) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to reporting the loss or theft of a firearm; creating a criminal offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Crimes--Miscellaneous|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 2154 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee. House: House Administration Referred to House Administration Fire Fighters & Police--General|Governor|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2198 87-0 (2021) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to the prosecution and punishment for certain offenses regarding the possession or promotion of lewd material depicting a child; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Law Enforcement|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2214 87-0 (2021) Author: Hefner, Cole Relating to the expiration of a school marshal license issued or renewed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Laid on the table subject to call Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2233 87-0 (2021) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to requiring certain law enforcement agencies to implement a policy regarding cite and release for certain criminal offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|W.W. CARUTH JR. POLICE INSTITUTE AT DALLAS
HB 2302 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of a peace officer making a false statement in an incident report. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2303 87-0 (2021) Author: Kacal, Kyle Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by peace officers, special investigators, certain retired law enforcement officers, municipal attorneys, and assistant municipal attorneys and the issuance of handgun licenses to municipal attorneys and assistant municipal attorneys. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Weapons
HB 2329 87-0 (2021) Author: Cook, David Relating to the qualifications required to hold the office of constable. House: County Affairs Reported favorably as substituted CONSTABLES|County Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--Candidates|Law Enforcement
HB 2334 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine | et. al. Relating to prohibiting a peace officer from using less lethal devices to control the activity or movement of a nonviolent gathering of persons or disperse persons engaging in protected speech or expressive conduct. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2353 87-0 (2021) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to the submission of evidence of sexual assault and other sex offenses for analysis by public accredited crime laboratories. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2362 87-0 (2021) Author: Harris, Cody | et. al. Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that defund law enforcement agencies. House: State Affairs Considered in Calendars City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2366 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to criminal conduct that endangers law enforcement; creating a criminal offense and increasing a criminal penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|Safety--Fireworks
HB 2383 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs ATTORNEY GENERAL|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Law Enforcement|Open Records
HB 2437 87-0 (2021) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to an oath for peace officers and reserve law enforcement officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|OATHS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2452 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to law enforcement policies prohibiting a peace officer from making a motor vehicle stop on the shoulder of certain highways. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Highways|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2462 87-0 (2021) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of a sexual assault, to evidence of a sexual assault or other sex offense, and to other law enforcement procedures occurring with respect to a sexual assault or other sex offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 ATTORNEY GENERAL|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|FORENSIC TESTING|Health Care Providers|Law Enforcement|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2474 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar Crimes--Miscellaneous|Law Enforcement|Open Records|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2475 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to county jailer training regarding interacting with a person with an intellectual or developmental disability. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Disabilities, Persons with|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2495 87-0 (2021) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to an exception from requirements to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers for matters regarding activities that occur at a domestic violence shelter. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Family--Family Violence|Intergovernmental Relations|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 2511 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|Open Records
HB 2555 87-0 (2021) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the tracking and analysis of evidence of a sexual assault or other sex offense, to noncompliance with requirements imposed with respect to that evidence, and to other law enforcement procedures occurring with respect to a sexual offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2557 87-0 (2021) Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al. Relating to a school security volunteer program in certain counties. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2572 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the creation of the office of law enforcement oversight. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Governor|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT, OFFICE OF|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2583 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for a peace officer who fails to report the suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly person or a person with a disability. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services Aging|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2592 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to authorizing certain municipalities and counties to enter into interlocal contracts for the provision of law enforcement services. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement
HB 2622 87-0 (2021) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 ATTORNEY GENERAL|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions|SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY STATE ACT|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Weapons
HB 2650 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to law enforcement agency policies regarding the placement of a child taken into possession by a peace officer during the arrest of a person. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars Criminal Procedure--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2655 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to a Department of Public Safety database concerning peace officer misconduct. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2677 87-0 (2021) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the name of the statewide alert system for certain missing adults. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately ALERT SYSTEM|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Law Enforcement|MISSING PERSONS
HB 2695 87-0 (2021) Author: Noble, Candy | et. al. Relating to municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Law Enforcement
HB 2733 87-0 (2021) Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al. Relating to defendants restricted to the operation of a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device or required to submit to alcohol monitoring and establishing a central database of those defendants. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Electronic Information Systems|IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE|Law Enforcement|MAGISTRATES|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 2735 87-0 (2021) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Relating to the authority of certain counties to use an alternate work period for county peace officers. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2778 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the model training curriculum and required training for school district peace officers and school resource officers, including the establishment of a grant program to assist officers in completing the training, and to instruction for public high school students about interacting with law enforcement. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Minors--Health & Safety|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2826 87-0 (2021) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to access to and review of a person's employment records held by a law enforcement agency. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety EMPLOYEE RECORDS|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2831 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James | et. al.
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the confinement in county jail of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Disabilities, Persons with|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2844 87-0 (2021) Author: Goodwin, Vikki Relating to certain persons licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2878 87-0 (2021) Author: Goodwin, Vikki Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 2892 87-0 (2021) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to establishment of the Texas Emergency Alert Management System (TEAMS). House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety ALERT SYSTEM|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees
HB 2900 87-0 (2021) Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al. Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a firearm by a person who is not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm; making conforming changes. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Education--Higher--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SIGNS|TEXAS CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY ACT OF 2021|Weapons
HB 2901 87-0 (2021) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to reporting requirements for certain in-custody deaths; providing a civil penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Law Enforcement
HB 3014 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the right of one immediate family member of certain deceased peace officers to make an oral statement regarding the terms of a plea bargain agreement. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Trial|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3017 87-0 (2021) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to criminal liability for reporting false information to draw an emergency response; creating an offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Reported favorably as substituted Crimes--Miscellaneous|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement
HB 3021 87-0 (2021) Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al. Relating to sales and use tax revenue of municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Governor|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3048 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to a designated law enforcement office or agency. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence ATTORNEY GENERAL|Law Enforcement
HB 3065 87-0 (2021) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the creation of a commission to study the terminology of the penal laws and the justice system of this state. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX|Criminal Procedure--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY|SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TERMINOLOGY OF PENAL LAWS & JUSTICE SYSTEM, COMMISSION TO STUDY|UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS|W.W. CARUTH JR. POLICE INSTITUTE AT DALLAS
HB 3075 87-0 (2021) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the collection and reporting of certain information regarding mental health jail diversion. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PEACE OFFICERS|RESTRAINTS
HB 3151 87-0 (2021) Author: Leman, Ben | et. al. Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that reduce the funding or personnel allocated for law enforcement agencies. House: State Affairs Considered in Calendars City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Governor|Law Enforcement
HB 3174 87-0 (2021) Author: Lopez, Ray Relating to certain peace officer hiring policies regarding applicants with a history of marihuana use. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs Crimes--Drugs|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|MARIHUANA|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3224 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the exclusion of certain witnesses during a criminal proceeding. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--General|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement|WITNESSES
HB 3251 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Ed Relating to the use of unmanned aircraft. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Point of order sustained Aeronautics|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement
HB 3259 87-0 (2021) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee Fire Fighters & Police--General|JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS|Labor--Health & Safety|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions|State Employees
HB 3291 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to the criminal penalty for reckless driving and to the limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain traffic offenses punishable by fine only. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3316 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to the duties of peace officers investigating a family violence allegation or responding to a disturbance call that may involve family violence. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3325 87-0 (2021) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the terminology used to describe transportation-related accidents. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation ACCIDENTS|AIRPORTS|Insurance--Motor Vehicles|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Aviation|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3452 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to certain federal special agents. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately Agriculture|COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans
HB 3496 87-0 (2021) Author: Herrero, Abel
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the designation of State Highway 358 as the Peace Officers Memorial Highway. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately Highways|Law Enforcement|NUECES COUNTY|PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
HB 3512 87-0 (2021) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the designation of portions of the state highway system as memorial highways for certain deceased peace officers. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21 CORPORAL WILLIE DALE TAYLOR MEMORIAL HIGHWAY|Highways|Law Enforcement|SERGEANT WILLIAM J. KUHNLE JR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|TROOPER CHAD M. WALKER MEMORIAL HIGHWAY|TROOPER DANIEL HIGDON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY|TROOPER DAVID IRVINE RUCKER MEMORIAL HIGHWAY|TROOPER JAVIER ARANA JR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY|TROOPER MARK JEFFERY PHEBUS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY|TROOPER MOISES SANCHEZ MEMORIAL HIGHWAY|TROOPER RALPH G. ZERDA MEMORIAL HIGHWAY|TROOPER RICHARD DALE COTTLE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY|TROOPER TIMOTHY WADE MCDERMOT MEMORIAL HIGHWAY|TROOPER TROY HOGUE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
HB 3553 87-0 (2021) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al. Relating to a grant program for mobile crisis outreach teams. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health City Government--General|County Government--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3597 87-0 (2021) Author: Metcalf, Will
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately CRIMINAL RECORDS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|Safety|SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS|TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3602 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to peace officers and the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Courts--Juries|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|THURGOOD MARSHALL CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ACT
HB 3654 87-0 (2021) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and law enforcement agencies regarding law enforcement officers and the use of body cameras; authorizing fees. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 3671 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Julie Relating to the reporting of certain orders and convictions to the Department of Public Safety and Federal Bureau of Investigation for use with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for the transfer of firearms. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar CRIMINAL RECORDS|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 3712 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the training of and policies for peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21 Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3723 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to misconduct and standards of conduct applicable to certain persons licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Electronic Information Systems|JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 3756 87-0 (2021) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to airport police forces, including the authority to commission peace officers and the rights, privileges, and duties of those officers. House: Transportation Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. AIRPORTS|Law Enforcement|Transportation--Aviation|Weapons
HB 3778 87-0 (2021) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al. Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee BORDER|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3831 87-0 (2021) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to a limitation on the use of certain unsubstantiated information relating to peace officer misconduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3832 87-0 (2021) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that defund law enforcement agencies. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management City Government--Annexation|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Governor|Law Enforcement|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3935 87-0 (2021) Author: Slawson, Shelby Relating to the distribution of municipal sales and use tax revenue to a municipality that reduces the funding allocated to law enforcement agencies. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|Taxation--Sales
HB 3990 87-0 (2021) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to the report of right-angle collisions of vehicles. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation ACCIDENTS|Highways|Law Enforcement|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4052 87-0 (2021) Author: Jetton, Jacey Relating to voter approval of a county or municipal budget that reduces by a certain percentage the amount allocated to train and compensate individuals who provide a fire protection, law enforcement, or emergency medical service. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement
HB 4075 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to the Texas reserve militia. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Left pending in committee ADJUTANT GENERAL|Governor|Law Enforcement|Legislature|Military & Veterans|OATHS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4079 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James Relating to a mental health professional to school law enforcement official ratio for public schools and the use of the school safety allotment to employ mental health professionals. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 4087 87-0 (2021) Author: Burns, DeWayne Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation City Government--Employees/Officers|Highways|Law Enforcement|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4141 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to education and training for peace officers on interacting with persons with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 4145 87-0 (2021) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to criminal justice. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|Law Enforcement|MAGISTRATES|RACIAL PROFILING|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4185 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the establishment of the Texas Institute for Community Policing at the University of Houston. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Education--Driver Education & Training|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY POLICING, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON|UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HB 4248 87-0 (2021) Author: Harris, Cody Relating to the requirement for certain persons to provide information to a peace officer; creating a criminal offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Crimes--Miscellaneous|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 4256 87-0 (2021) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to the duties and oversight of the Department of Public Safety's office of inspector general regarding the use of cyber technology and activity. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4286 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Ken | et. al. Relating to procedures for and the consequences of the dishonorable discharge of certain peace officers; creating a criminal offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
HB 4298 87-0 (2021) Author: Dean, Jay | et. al. Relating to a curriculum coordinator position for the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4299 87-0 (2021) Author: Dean, Jay | et. al. Relating to a study by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement on mental health services provided to peace officers in this state. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 4300 87-0 (2021) Author: Dean, Jay | et. al. Relating to a report by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement regarding peace officer salaries. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|Salaries & Expenses
HB 4330 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary Relating to a report of animal cruelty to certain law enforcement agencies and immunity from liability for the report. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Animals|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Law Enforcement|VETERINARIANS
HB 4347 87-0 (2021) Author: Hefner, Cole Relating to address confidentiality on certain documents for certain federal officials and family members of certain federal officials or federal or state court judges. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--Judges|Law Enforcement|Lawyers|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4368 87-0 (2021) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to participation in, contributions to, and the benefits and administration of retirement systems for police officers in certain municipalities. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21 City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--Finance|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|Retirement Systems--Municipal
HB 4409 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Ann Relating to the electronic delivery of records held by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Electronic Information Systems|EMPLOYEE RECORDS|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 4438 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Julie Relating to the appeal to a hearing examiner of a promotional bypass or disciplinary action taken against a police officer in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement
HB 4463 87-0 (2021) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to certain complaints against and training for peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|RACIAL PROFILING
HB 4468 87-0 (2021) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to certain grounds for revocation of a peace officer license. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 4565 87-0 (2021) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HCR 73 87-0 (2021) Author: Hunter, Todd Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house to create a joint interim committee to study motorcycle operator profiling by law enforcement officers. House: House Administration Left pending in committee Interim Studies|Law Enforcement|MOTORCYCLES|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 41 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the attorney general to appoint a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by peace officers. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 216 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Commending the law enforcement officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 insurrection. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Law Enforcement|Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
SB 23 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to an election to approve a reduction or reallocation of funding or resources for certain county law enforcement agencies. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/22 City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Elections--General|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement
SB 24 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the procedures required before a law enforcement agency hires certain persons. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21 Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 36 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to creation of a higher education task force focused on mental health services and the offense of hazing. House: Higher Education
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor COLLABORATIVE TASK FORCE ON PUBLIC SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 64 87-0 (2021) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: White, James
Relating to a peer support network for certain law enforcement personnel. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|COUNSELING & THERAPY|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 66 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence City Government--Employees/Officers|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Law Enforcement|Open Records|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 67 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence City Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 68 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Sponsor: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to a duty for peace officers to intervene and make a report when a peace officer uses excessive force. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Jurisprudence
House passage as amended reported Crimes--Against Persons--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 69 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Sponsor: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the use of force by peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21 Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|RESTRAINTS
SB 70 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to use of force reporting by peace officers. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 71 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the use of force by peace officers. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 72 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt a policy regarding the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer at or in the direction of a moving vehicle. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Weapons
SB 92 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
SB 110 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
SB 111 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to certain duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain information subject to disclosure to a defendant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Law Enforcement
SB 112 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for the installation and use of tracking equipment and for access to certain communications and location information by law enforcement and the admissibility of certain evidence obtained through those procedures. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement|SEARCH WARRANTS
SB 132 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting certain violations of law. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Labor--Management Relations|Law Enforcement|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees
SB 149 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Sponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 Aeronautics|AIRPORTS|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans
SB 161 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public, to peace officer liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals. Withdrawn by the Author City Government--Employees/Officers|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--Employees/Officers|Criminal Procedure--General|Fire Fighters & Police--General|FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION|GEORGE FLOYD ACT|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 163 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César | et. al. Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with certain firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Law Enforcement|Weapons
SB 198 87-0 (2021) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: White, James
Relating to the demonstration of weapons proficiency by qualified retired law enforcement officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Weapons
SB 223 87-0 (2021) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to prohibiting law enforcement departments from contracting with television crews to create reality shows. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee Law Enforcement|TELEVISION
SB 300 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of certain first responders. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance Law Enforcement|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 301 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to requiring the corroboration of certain testimony in a criminal case involving a controlled substance. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--General|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement
SB 312 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of improper sexual activity with a person in custody; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21 Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement
SB 324 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to the powers and duties of certain prosecutors and authorized peace officers of the offices of those prosecutors with respect to certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|SUBPOENAS
SB 333 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to the disciplinary suspension of police officers in certain municipalities. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice City Government--Employees/Officers|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Labor--Management Relations|Law Enforcement
SB 349 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to including certain demographic information in federal incident-based reporting of information and statistics concerning offenses committed in this state. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice CRIME-STATISTICS|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 352 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the suspension of the license of a dishonorably discharged law enforcement officer. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Retirement Systems--Municipal
SB 375 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to required cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for certain telecommunicators. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 380 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses and to certain recordings created by peace officers during an investigation or other law enforcement activity; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence BO'S LAW|BOTHAM JEAN ACT|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement|VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 444 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the purchasing of a uniform by certain honorably retired peace officers. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 451 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to the release of a child taken into possession by a law enforcement officer. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Fire Fighters & Police--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 485 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 534 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to immunity from liability of public and private schools and security personnel employed by those schools for certain actions of security personnel. Senate: Education Left pending in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 539 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to a study on employing mental health professionals or mental health response teams to assist when responding to a behavioral health-related emergency call. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 710 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob | et. al. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Commission on Jail Standards. Senate: Criminal Justice Committee report printed and distributed Corrections--Jails & Prisons|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|Law Enforcement|Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 711 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence ATTORNEY GENERAL|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Governor|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SENATE, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 747 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to law enforcement policies prohibiting a peace officer from using a chemical device against a minor. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 748 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to make certain radio communications available to the public. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|RADIO
SB 785 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the expiration of a school marshal license issued or renewed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21 Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 800 87-0 (2021) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to certain required reports or information received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21 AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|AUDITOR, STATE|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Law Enforcement|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 841 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the availability of personal information of individuals who are honorably retired from certain law enforcement positions. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information
SB 842 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to training on community-based policing for certain persons licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 892 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to a school district or open-enrollment charter school adopting a policy allowing a school employee to carry or possess a handgun on school property or at a school event. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts|Law Enforcement|Safety|Weapons
SB 899 87-0 (2021) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding missing children and missing persons and regarding unidentified bodies. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|JOHN & JOSEPH'S LAW|Law Enforcement|Minors--Crimes Against|MISSING CHILDREN|MISSING PERSONS
SB 913 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the ineligibility of certain local governments for certain criminal justice grants as a result of budget reductions affecting local law enforcement agencies. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|SHERIFFS
SB 922 87-0 (2021) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Sponsor: Patterson, Jared
Relating to contracts for fingerprinting services entered into by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC NOTICE|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Purchasing--State
SB 932 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies. Senate: Veteran Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar BORDER|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 950 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 972 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence ATTORNEY GENERAL|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Law Enforcement|Open Records
SB 973 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to the release of recordings made by peace officers using body worn cameras. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 974 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|Open Records
SB 975 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence ATTORNEY GENERAL|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Law Enforcement|Open Records
SB 977 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that may be obscene or is otherwise harmful to children. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|Minors--Crimes Against
SB 988 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to misconduct and standards of conduct applicable to certain persons licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Electronic Information Systems|JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
SB 991 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to certain vendors entering into agreements with the Department of Public Safety for the issuance of renewal and duplicate driver's licenses and other identification certificate services, including voter registration services. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1042 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to a data collection program established by the attorney general regarding defendants in certain criminal cases and access to information stored in criminal justice information databases. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice ATTORNEY GENERAL|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS|INTERNET|Law Enforcement|Protection of Personal Information|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1047 87-0 (2021) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS|Criminal Procedure--General|DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING|Law Enforcement|SEARCH WARRANTS|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
SB 1125 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the disposition of certain controlled substance property and plants seized by or forfeited to a law enforcement agency. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 Crimes--Drugs|CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Law Enforcement
SB 1134 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to address confidentiality on certain documents for certain federal officials and family members of certain federal officials or federal or state court judges. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 Courts--Judges|Law Enforcement|Lawyers|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1191 87-0 (2021) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the definition of a school resource officer. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21 Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1205 87-0 (2021) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to access by a hiring law enforcement agency to an applicant's employment records. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Electronic Information Systems|EMPLOYEE RECORDS|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
SB 1224 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public, to peace officer liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX|City Government--Employees/Officers|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--Employees/Officers|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PEACE OFFICERS|TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 1254 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement. House: State Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars Aliens|BORDER|Congress|Governor|IMMIGRATION LAW|Intergovernmental Relations|Law Enforcement
SB 1268 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to an employment termination report and other records submitted to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement by a law enforcement agency. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1358 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to mental health resources for law enforcement agencies. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services Health Care Providers|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1359 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: White, James
Relating to adoption by law enforcement agencies of a mental health leave policy for peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1360 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to notice of certain criminal conduct by a student or employee of a public or private institution of higher education in this state; authorizing a civil penalty. Senate: Higher Education Committee report printed and distributed Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY|Law Enforcement|Legislature
SB 1390 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to a grant program for municipal or county mental health crisis response team programs. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1401 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to quarantine leave for fire fighters, peace officers, and emergency medical technicians employed by, appointed by, or elected for a political subdivision. Senate: Local Government Left pending in committee City Government--Employees/Officers|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Law Enforcement|SICK LEAVE
SB 1405 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the prohibition of certain police force reductions in certain populous municipalities. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence City Government--Employees/Officers|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1406 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to police cadet training in certain municipalities. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence City Government--Employees/Officers|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1462 87-0 (2021) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the name of the statewide alert system for certain missing adults. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation ALERT SYSTEM|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Law Enforcement|MISSING PERSONS
SB 1472 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al. Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and law enforcement agencies regarding law enforcement officers and the use of body cameras; authorizing fees. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 1507 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al. Relating to the salaries of sheriffs and to state assistance payments to offset the cost of sheriff's salaries in certain counties. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement|Salaries & Expenses|SHERIFFS
SB 1508 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to the establishment of the election integrity division in the office of the attorney general. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections ATTORNEY GENERAL|Elections--General|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SUBPOENAS
SB 1544 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to no-knock warrants. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized ARREST WARRANTS|BREONNA TAYLOR-ATATIANA JEFFERSON SAFE USE OF FORCE ACT|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1545 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to the use of force by peace officers and other officer interactions and duties. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence BREONNA TAYLOR AND ATATIANA JEFFERSON SAFE USE OF FORCE ACT|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1550 87-0 (2021) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to airport police forces, including the authority to commission peace officers and the rights, privileges, and duties of those officers. House: Transportation
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 AIRPORTS|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Transportation--Aviation|Weapons
SB 1571 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to special agents of the Office of Inspector General of the United States Department of Homeland Security. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF |INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans
SB 1573 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al. Relating to the reporting of sexual assault and other sex offenses and to the collection, analysis, tracking, and preservation of evidence of those offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|EVIDENCE|FORENSIC TESTING|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Law Enforcement|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 1574 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of failure to identify; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement
SB 1600 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to prohibiting peace officers from using neck restraints during a search or arrest. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|RESTRAINTS
SB 1601 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to a duty for peace officers to intervene and make a report when a peace officer uses excessive force. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1626 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 1660 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Education--School Districts|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|LABOR UNIONS|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|Law Enforcement|State Employees
SB 1717 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to subpoenas, orders, and warrants for the disclosure of location information, electronic customer communications records, and electronic customer data and for the use of pen registers, ESN readers, cell site simulators, and mobile tracking devices; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|SEARCH WARRANTS|SUBPOENAS|Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1742 87-0 (2021) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
SB 1759 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to a study on potential improvements to training provided to 9-1-1 emergency service call takers and dispatchers. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER|EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement
SB 1775 87-0 (2021) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to criminal justice. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|Law Enforcement|MAGISTRATES|RACIAL PROFILING|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1805 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to municipal civil service for fire fighters and police officers. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government City Government--Employees/Officers|Fire Fighters & Police--General|FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION|Law Enforcement
SB 1806 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to the creation of the Task Force on Prevention and Investigation of Violent Crime. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crime Prevention|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Governor|Law Enforcement|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|TASK FORCE ON PREVENTION & INVESTIGATION OF VIOLENT CRIME
SB 1819 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to procedures for and the consequences of the dishonorable discharge of certain peace officers; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
SB 1844 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to the collection and reporting of certain information regarding mental health jail diversion. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PEACE OFFICERS|RESTRAINTS
SB 1894 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to a limitation on the use of certain unsubstantiated information relating to peace officer misconduct. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1926 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to a private civil cause of action against local entities and campus police departments that violate certain laws related to immigration enforcement. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Law Enforcement
SB 1945 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the terminology used to describe transportation-related accidents. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation ACCIDENTS|AIRPORTS|Insurance--Motor Vehicles|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Aviation|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 1974 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to provisions relating to possession or carrying of a handgun by a person who is a member of a criminal street gang. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Crimes--Miscellaneous|Law Enforcement|Weapons
SB 1985 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to qualifications for sheriffs in certain counties. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice County Government--General|Law Enforcement|SHERIFFS
SB 2020 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to the regulation of coin-operated machines. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Amusements, Games, Sports|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2055 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement database concerning peace officer misconduct. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2059 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to required reporting by a peace officer and collection of data and information relating to the criminal offense of interference with child custody. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs CHILD CUSTODY|Criminal Procedure--General|Family--Child Protection|Law Enforcement|Minors--Crimes Against|Minors--Health & Safety|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2137 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the cooperation between social media companies and law enforcement; imposing a civil penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|INTERNET|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2141 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to motorcycle profiling by peace officers. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Law Enforcement|MOTORCYCLES
HB 2 87-1 (2021) Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al. Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Committee report sent to Calendars Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Judges|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|CRIMINAL RECORDS|DAMON ALLEN ACT|Law Enforcement|MAGISTRATES|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 11 87-1 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the appeal to a civil service commission of a disciplinary suspension of a fire fighter or police officer in certain municipalities. Filed Fire Fighters & Police--General|FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION|Law Enforcement
HB 12 87-1 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to acts for which a firefighter or police officer in certain municipalities may be subject to disciplinary procedures. Filed City Government--Employees/Officers|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement
HB 21 87-1 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the disposition by a peace officer of certain Class B misdemeanors. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 43 87-1 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to peace officers and law enforcement agencies. Filed Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 44 87-1 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities. Filed City Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 47 87-1 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the creation of the office of law enforcement oversight. Filed Governor|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 203 87-1 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors. Filed ARREST WARRANTS|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 208 87-1 (2021) Author: Holland, Justin Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies. Filed BORDER|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 220 87-1 (2021) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement. Filed Aliens|BORDER|Governor|Law Enforcement|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 222 87-1 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. Filed Courts--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 232 87-1 (2021) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement. Filed Aliens|BORDER|Congress|Governor|IMMIGRATION LAW|Intergovernmental Relations|Law Enforcement
HB 239 87-1 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to the salaries of sheriffs and to state assistance payments to offset the cost of sheriff's salaries in certain counties. Filed COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement|Salaries & Expenses|SHERIFFS
HB 263 87-1 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to entrance examinations for applicants for beginning positions in fire and police departments in certain municipalities. Filed City Government--Employees/Officers|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement
HB 290 87-1 (2021) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the enforcement by certain entities of state and federal immigration laws with respect to persons younger than 18 years of age. Filed IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Minors--General
HB 294 87-1 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety. Filed Aliens|BORDER|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 306 87-1 (2021) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to requirements for the use on this state's international border of security cameras and for camera data storage from those cameras. Filed BORDER|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 6 87-1 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds. Senate: Jurisprudence Co-author authorized Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Judges|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|CRIMINAL RECORDS|DAMON ALLEN ACT|Law Enforcement|MAGISTRATES|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 16 87-1 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement. Filed Aliens|BORDER|Congress|Governor|IMMIGRATION LAW|Intergovernmental Relations|Law Enforcement
SB 21 87-1 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies. Filed BORDER|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 29 87-1 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to establishment of the immigration authority delegation training grant program for local law enforcement agencies. Filed City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Governor|IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 29 87-2 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety. Filed Aliens|BORDER|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 56 87-2 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. Filed Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 59 87-2 (2021) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the salaries of sheriffs and to state assistance payments to offset the cost of sheriff's salaries in certain counties. Filed COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement|Salaries & Expenses|SHERIFFS
HB 61 87-2 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the creation of the office of law enforcement oversight. Filed Governor|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 62 87-2 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities. Filed City Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 65 87-2 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to peace officers and law enforcement agencies. Filed Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 108 87-2 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement. Filed Aliens|Governor|IMMIGRATION LAW|Intergovernmental Relations|Law Enforcement
HB 114 87-2 (2021) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to requirements for the use on this state's international border of security cameras and for camera data storage from those cameras. Filed BORDER|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 180 87-2 (2021) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to a grant program to provide grants to law enforcement agencies to equip certain motor vehicles with bullet-resistant windshields. Filed CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|State Finances--Management & Control|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 222 87-2 (2021) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al. Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies. Filed BORDER|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 29 87-2 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement. Filed Aliens|BORDER|Congress|Governor|IMMIGRATION LAW|Intergovernmental Relations|Law Enforcement
SB 43 87-2 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the provision of state aid to certain counties for increased costs incurred when officers employed by the Department of Public Safety are reassigned to another area of the state to secure the border. Filed BORDER|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 21 87-3 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety. Filed Aliens|BORDER|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 49 87-3 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to peace officers and law enforcement agencies. Filed Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 50 87-3 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities. Filed City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 52 87-3 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the creation of the office of law enforcement oversight. Filed Governor|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 53 87-3 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. Filed Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 66 87-3 (2021) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to requirements for the use on this state's international border of security cameras and for camera data storage from those cameras. Filed BORDER|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 85 87-3 (2021) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to a grant program to provide grants to law enforcement agencies to equip certain motor vehicles with bullet-resistant windshields. Filed CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|State Finances--Management & Control|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 139 87-3 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to the inclusion of plans in the governor's homeland security strategy for the protection of this state's international border through the enforcement of federal immigration laws. Filed Aliens|BORDER|Governor|IMMIGRATION LAW|Intergovernmental Relations|Law Enforcement
HB 142 87-3 (2021) Author: Spiller, David | et. al. Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement. Filed Aliens|BORDER|Congress|Governor|IMMIGRATION LAW|Intergovernmental Relations|Law Enforcement
HB 172 87-3 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety; making an appropriation. Filed Aliens|BORDER|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 22 87-3 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement. Filed Aliens|BORDER|Congress|Governor|IMMIGRATION LAW|Intergovernmental Relations|Law Enforcement
HB 8 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the criminal statute of limitations for certain sex offenses and the collection, analysis, and preservation of evidence of sexual assault and other sex offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 ATTORNEY GENERAL|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|EVIDENCE|FORENSIC TESTING|LAVINIA MASTERS ACT|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SEXUAL ASSAULT|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS|TELEMEDICINE
HB 14 86-0 (2019) Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al. Relating to a student loan repayment assistance program for certain full-time peace officers in this state. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|STUDENT LOANS
HB 27 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault or aggravated assault of a federal law enforcement officer. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Aliens|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement
HB 63 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain marihuana possession and drug paraphernalia possession offenses; imposing a fee. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Law Enforcement|MARIHUANA|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 131 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to extreme risk protective orders and the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Health--Privacy/Use of Information|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 147 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|Open Records
HB 152 86-0 (2019) Author: Minjarez, Ina Relating to the collection, storage, and analysis of sexual assault evidence and evidence of other sex offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|DNA|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 159 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the waiver of governmental immunity of a county or sheriff's department for claims arising from a final decision of certain civil service commissions. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs ATTORNEY'S FEES|County Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement|SHERIFFS
HB 182 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
HB 215 86-0 (2019) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the appointment by the attorney general of a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by certain peace officers and that result in serious bodily injury or death. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement
HB 238 86-0 (2019) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Weapons
HB 257 86-0 (2019) Author: Blanco, César Relating to a policy requiring certain public primary and secondary schools to provide local law enforcement agencies certain information regarding certain individuals authorized to carry a handgun on a campus. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts|Law Enforcement|Safety|Weapons
HB 264 86-0 (2019) Author: Blanco, César Relating to a report by the Department of Public Safety of certain information on border crime and other criminal activity related to border security. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Aliens|BORDER|CRIME-STATISTICS|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 265 86-0 (2019) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the collection and reporting of information from motor vehicle stops made by law enforcement. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Aliens|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 282 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al. Relating to the training of peace officers on cases involving child abuse and neglect, family violence, and sexual assault. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Laid on the table subject to call Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 292 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to inclusion of instruction on the trafficking of persons in the basic training curriculum for peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 316 86-0 (2019) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to a public awareness campaign on firearm safety and suicide prevention. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Considered in Calendars Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|SUICIDE|Weapons
HB 338 86-0 (2019) Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al. Relating to the designation of a portion of Interstate Highway 35 as the Trooper Tom Nipper Memorial Highway. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call BELL COUNTY|Highways|Law Enforcement|TROOPER TOM NIPPER MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
HB 352 86-0 (2019) Author: Blanco, César Relating to warrants issued to obtain cell site information through the use of a cell site simulator device and to public access to certain information relating to investigatory equipment; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement|SEARCH WARRANTS
HB 359 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Fire Fighters & Police--General|JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS|Labor--Health & Safety|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions|State Employees
HB 364 86-0 (2019) Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al. Relating to required alcohol monitoring and ignition interlock devices ordered by a court and a central database of those orders; creating a criminal offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Electronic Information Systems|IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 381 86-0 (2019) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PEACE OFFICERS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 404 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 445 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Mary Relating to exceptions from the requirement for a person under the direction or control of a local entity or campus police department to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--School Districts|Health Care Providers|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions|Religion
HB 482 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee ARREST WARRANTS|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 507 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Parent & Child|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Child Services|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 520 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to spoliation of evidence held for use in a criminal proceeding. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement
HB 534 86-0 (2019) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the eligibility of emergency service dispatchers to participate in a public safety employees treatment court program. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars County Government--General|Courts--Administration|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 546 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to a study and report by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement on certain training and education requirements for law enforcement officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|CONTINUING EDUCATION|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 560 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve personal property by persons who are parties to certain suits and decrees. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Reported favorably as substituted DIVORCE|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 561 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities and counties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|SUBPOENAS
HB 616 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement for a certain portion of a forensic medical examination of a sexual assault survivor and for the evidence collection kit required for the examination. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 ATTORNEY GENERAL|Crime Victims Compensation|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|FORENSIC TESTING|Health Care Providers|Hospitals|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 617 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the response by certain public and private institutions of higher education to reports of sexual assault at those institutions. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 647 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the disciplinary actions that may be taken against police officers in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX|City Government--Employees/Officers|Fire Fighters & Police--General|FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION|Labor--Management Relations|Law Enforcement
HB 652 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al. Relating to an exception from requirements to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers for matters regarding activities that occur at a domestic violence shelter. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 655 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety CONTINUING EDUCATION|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 693 86-0 (2019) Author: Harris, Cody
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the designation of the portion of U.S. Highway 84 in Freestone County as the Trooper Damon Allen Memorial Highway. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19 FREESTONE COUNTY|Highways|Law Enforcement|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|TROOPER DAMON ALLEN MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
HB 745 86-0 (2019) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to the duties and powers of peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Withdrawn from schedule Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 751 86-0 (2019) Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al. Relating to establishment of the office of first responder support within the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas; requiring occupational certification. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Health--General|Law Enforcement|SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
HB 785 86-0 (2019) Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al. Relating to the execution of a warrant issued for certain individuals who violate a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice ARREST WARRANTS|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Law Enforcement|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 796 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities and counties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|SUBPOENAS
HB 804 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PEACE OFFICERS|SEARCH WARRANTS|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 818 86-0 (2019) Author: Cole, Sheryl Relating to the release by a peace officer of certain individuals suspected of the offense of public intoxication. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PUBLIC INTOXICATION
HB 830 86-0 (2019) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to the release by a peace officer of certain individuals suspected of the offense of public intoxication. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Laid on the table subject to call Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PUBLIC INTOXICATION
HB 833 86-0 (2019) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for missing military members. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19 ALERT SYSTEM|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|MISSING PERSONS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 842 86-0 (2019) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al. Relating to a central database containing information about offenders who have committed certain violent offenses against children or offenses involving family or dating violence. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 872 86-0 (2019) Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Sponsor: Flores, Peter | et. al.
Relating to financial assistance paid to the survivors of certain law enforcement officers and other public employees killed in the line of duty. House: Appropriations
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS|Law Enforcement|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees
HB 876 86-0 (2019) Author: Allen, Alma | et. al. Relating to the model training curriculum and required training for school district peace officers and school resource officers. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--School Districts|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 887 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the use of force to make an arrest or search and law enforcement policies regarding de-escalation and proportionate response. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Withdrawn from schedule COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 917 86-0 (2019) Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: Flores, Peter | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities and counties. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19 Law Enforcement|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 943 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to an offense report prepared in the investigation of a criminal case. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 971 86-0 (2019) Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to proficiency certification of law enforcement officers with military service. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19 COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1001 86-0 (2019) Author: Israel, Celia | et. al. Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting certain violations of law. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|INTERNET|Law Enforcement|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|WHISTLEBLOWERS
HB 1020 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to requiring certain law enforcement agencies to implement a policy regarding cite and release for certain criminal offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|Law Enforcement
HB 1023 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the statute of limitations for aggravated assault committed against a public servant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1042 86-0 (2019) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to establish a campus active shooter response plan. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Safety
HB 1099 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PEACE OFFICERS|VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 1106 86-0 (2019) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to the number of school marshals that may be appointed to serve on a public school campus or at a private school. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--School Districts|Law Enforcement|Safety|Weapons
HB 1115 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James Relating to law enforcement agency policies regarding the placement of a child taken into possession by a peace officer during a person's arrest and placement information provided to the person. House: Corrections Committee report sent to Calendars Criminal Procedure--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|SHERIFFS
HB 1207 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to reporting the loss or theft of a firearm; creating a criminal offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Crimes--Miscellaneous|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 1217 86-0 (2019) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" Relating to the inquiry of immigration status of a person under a lawful detention by certain persons under the direction or control of a local governmental entity or campus police department. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 1223 86-0 (2019) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to the creation and enforcement of a criminal offense relating to interference with child custody and to the prosecution of child custody offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars CHILD CUSTODY|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|Minors--Crimes Against|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1224 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James Relating to notice to the Department of Family and Protective Services that a foster child has been arrested. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services Criminal Procedure--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|FOSTER CARE|Law Enforcement|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 1288 86-0 (2019) Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al. Relating to the carrying and possession of a handgun by a public junior college school marshal. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars CONCEALED HANDGUNS|Education--Junior College Districts|Law Enforcement|Safety
HB 1308 86-0 (2019) Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al. Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call Law Enforcement|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1316 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the disclosure in a criminal case of certain criminal history record information. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement
HB 1355 86-0 (2019) Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance and execution of a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS|Criminal Procedure--General|DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING|Law Enforcement|SEARCH WARRANTS|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1378 86-0 (2019) Author: Frullo, John Relating to the authority of the Lubbock County Hospital District of Lubbock County, Texas, to employ and commission peace officers. House: County Affairs Laid on the table subject to call Law Enforcement|LUBBOCK COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|PEACE OFFICERS|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 1387 86-0 (2019) Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the number of school marshals that may be appointed to serve on a public school campus or at a private school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19 Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--School Districts|Law Enforcement|Safety|Weapons
HB 1432 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to the billing for certain health care services provided to a sexual assault survivor. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|FORENSIC TESTING|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Hospitals|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1449 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies with the purchase of opioid antagonists. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Crimes--Drugs|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Governor|Law Enforcement
HB 1451 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Phil Relating to peace officers commissioned by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for disaster response. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1467 86-0 (2019) Author: Talarico, James | et. al. Relating to a mental health professional to school law enforcement official ratio for public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PEACE OFFICERS|PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS|SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 1471 86-0 (2019) Author: Darby, Drew Relating to a school security volunteer program. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|Minors--Health & Safety|VOLUNTEERS
HB 1530 86-0 (2019) Author: Paddie, Chris Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, the conditional transfer of the driver licensing program to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the abolition of the Texas Private Security Board, the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of other programs administered by the Department of Public Safety; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing and repealing the authorization for fees. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|BORDER|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD|MOTORCYCLES|PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES|PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset--Commission Bills|TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE|TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE|TEXAS PRIVATE SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1546 86-0 (2019) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Relating to the authority of the Kickapoo Indian Tribe to commission peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Received from the House KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS|Law Enforcement|NATIVE AMERICANS|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1552 86-0 (2019) Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the firearms training for and weapons proficiency of and the carrying of a handgun or other firearm by county jailers and qualified retired law enforcement officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|Weapons
HB 1605 86-0 (2019) Author: Herrero, Abel
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the designation of the Kollyn Barton Memorial Highway. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19 Highways|KOLLYN GENE BARTON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY|Law Enforcement|NUECES COUNTY
HB 1616 86-0 (2019) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" Relating to certain notice and license display requirements applicable to massage therapy. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Crimes--Against Persons--General|Law Enforcement|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|SIGNS
HB 1625 86-0 (2019) Author: Bell, Keith | et. al. Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of false report of criminal conduct committed by emergency responder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement
HB 1660 86-0 (2019) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al. Relating to peace officer training on recognizing and recording circumstances that indicate strangulation in certain cases. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Laid on the table subject to call Crimes--Against Persons--General|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1681 86-0 (2019) Author: Ashby, Trent Relating to peer assistance programs for employees of local law enforcement agencies. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice City Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement|Religion
HB 1713 86-0 (2019) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al. Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a felony or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|Weapons
HB 1769 86-0 (2019) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for certain missing adults and to a study of the alert system. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19 ALERT SYSTEM|Governor|Law Enforcement|MISSING PERSONS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1771 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution and to the provision of services to those persons. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor Crimes--Against Morals|Criminal Procedure--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|Law Enforcement|Minors--General|PEACE OFFICERS|PROSTITUTION
HB 1779 86-0 (2019) Author: Clardy, Travis
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 21 in Nacogdoches County as the Sergeant Tom Sitton Memorial Highway. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19 Highways|Law Enforcement|NACOGDOCHES COUNTY|SERGEANT TOM SITTON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1789 86-0 (2019) Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the authority of certain local governmental entities to enter into an agreement to create a mutual aid law enforcement task force. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately City Government--General|County Government--General|Law Enforcement
HB 1795 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al. Relating to the enforcement by certain entities of state and federal immigration laws with respect to persons younger than 18 years of age. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|Political Subdivisions
HB 1825 86-0 (2019) Author: Cortez, Philip Relating to information a law enforcement agency is required to share with a school district about a person who may be a student. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education Education--School Districts|Law Enforcement|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 2015 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to searches, seizures and raids by Special Weapons and Tactics teams. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 2058 86-0 (2019) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to the use of proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture to provide services to domestic victims of trafficking. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar CRIME VICTIMS|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Law Enforcement
HB 2090 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to deputy sheriff civil service appeals of certain sheriff's department actions. House: County Affairs Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. County Government--Employees/Officers|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|SHERIFFS
HB 2164 86-0 (2019) Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to imposing a civil penalty for prohibiting or otherwise restricting a peace officer or special investigator from carrying a weapon on certain premises open to the public. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Weapons
HB 2195 86-0 (2019) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an active shooter emergency policy for school districts and required active shooter training for school district peace officers and school resource officers. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|Weapons
HB 2258 86-0 (2019) Author: Smith, Reggie Relating to requiring installation of an ignition interlock device as a condition of release on bond for the offense of driving while intoxicated with a child passenger. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE|Law Enforcement|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 2266 86-0 (2019) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 2286 86-0 (2019) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to certain firearm accessories and prohibiting the enforcement of certain federal laws related to certain firearm accessories. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs ATTORNEY GENERAL|Law Enforcement|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Weapons
HB 2328 86-0 (2019) Author: Metcalf, Will Relating to the training requirements for and the expiration of a school marshal license issued or renewed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Safety|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|Weapons
HB 2356 86-0 (2019) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the inclusion of overtime pay in the computation of benefits for certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services BORDER|Law Enforcement|Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters|Retirement Systems--State Employees
HB 2405 86-0 (2019) Author: Bowers, Rhetta Relating to education and training for peace officers regarding trauma-informed techniques to facilitate interactions with homeless individuals. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|HOMELESS|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2413 86-0 (2019) Author: Lambert, Stan Relating to the emergency administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by peace officers. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2421 86-0 (2019) Author: Smith, Reggie Relating to the issuance of certain warrants and orders for searches performed on wireless communications devices and for the installation and use of certain tracking equipment. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|SEARCH WARRANTS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2465 86-0 (2019) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the retirement eligibility of certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2473 86-0 (2019) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Juvenile Boards & Officers|JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Retirement Systems--State Employees|Retirement Systems--Teachers|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2503 86-0 (2019) Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to workers' compensation death benefit eligibility for certain spouses of certain employees killed in the line of duty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 Labor--Workers' Compensation|Law Enforcement
HB 2541 86-0 (2019) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to a study of no-knock entries conducted in this state. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SEARCH WARRANTS
HB 2584 86-0 (2019) Author: Cortez, Philip
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer performing official duties to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring an animal bite. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 Animals|CONTINUING EDUCATION|Law Enforcement|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|Safety|Weapons
HB 2607 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Ken Relating to checkpoints established by the Department of Public Safety at roadways entering this state from New Mexico or Oklahoma. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee BORDER|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|NEW MEXICO|OKLAHOMA|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS
HB 2612 86-0 (2019) Author: Perez, Mary Ann Relating to the establishment of a constable's department civil service system in certain counties; creating an offense. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars CONSTABLES|County Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement
HB 2619 86-0 (2019) Author: Cole, Sheryl Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain peace officers. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters|Retirement Systems--State Employees|Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2683 86-0 (2019) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the transfer or sale of a law enforcement dog to a peace officer, an honorably retired peace officer, or a survivor of a deceased peace officer. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Withdrawn from schedule Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2701 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to county jailer training and continuing education requirements regarding interacting with pregnant women confined in jail. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice CONTINUING EDUCATION|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH|Women
HB 2754 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 2801 86-0 (2019) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to airport police forces and security vehicles, including the authority to commission peace officers and the rights, privileges, and duties of those officers. House: Transportation Withdrawn from schedule AIRPORTS|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Transportation--Aviation|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Weapons
HB 2816 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to compensation and leave for certain employees of the fraud unit of the Texas Department of Insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Salaries & Expenses
HB 2837 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the operation of and equipment for vehicles. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19 Law Enforcement|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2842 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Phil Relating to the disposition of a firearm seized from certain persons with mental illness. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Courts--County & Statutory|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Weapons
HB 2945 86-0 (2019) Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to payment card skimmers on motor fuel dispensers and to creating a payment fraud fusion center; imposing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|FRAUD|Law Enforcement|TYLER, CITY OF
HB 2953 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to a grant program to provide salary increases to full-time peace officers employed by certain local governments with limited tax bases. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Employees/Officers|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Employees/Officers|Governor|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Salaries & Expenses|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3057 86-0 (2019) Author: Harris, Cody Relating to the appointment, powers, duties, rights, and privileges of special Texas constables. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice CONSTABLES|Governor|Law Enforcement|Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3063 86-0 (2019) Author: Smithee, John | et. al. Relating to the transfer of a retired law enforcement animal. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Laid on the table subject to call Animals|County Government--General|Law Enforcement
HB 3106 86-0 (2019) Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that law enforcement agencies enter into a certain database information related to investigations of sexual assault or other sex offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement|MOLLY JANE'S LAW|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3129 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to the exemption of authorized emergency vehicles from vehicle safety inspections. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Law Enforcement|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3154 86-0 (2019) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to the establishment of a human trafficking and child pornography unit within the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Law Enforcement|Minors--Crimes Against|PORNOGRAPHY|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3290 86-0 (2019) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the adoption of special threat response policies by school districts and special threat response policies and protocols by law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction in school districts and of standard terminology for special threat response by the Texas Education Agency. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Safety
HB 3343 86-0 (2019) Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor certain Purple Heart recipients; imposing a fee. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19 Law Enforcement|LICENSE PLATES|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3407 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to an alert for a missing person with a guardian. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety ALERT SYSTEM|GUARDIANS & WARDS|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|MISSING PERSONS|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|Safety
HB 3409 86-0 (2019) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al. Relating to requirements for training regarding trauma for judges, prosecuting attorneys, correctional officers, and law enforcement officers. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3416 86-0 (2019) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to hiring and licensing certain persons as peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Aliens|COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3430 86-0 (2019) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to the transfer of a retired county law enforcement dog. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|Law Enforcement|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3453 86-0 (2019) Author: Clardy, Travis Relating to subpoenas, orders, and warrants for the disclosure of location information, electronic customer communications records, and electronic customer data and for the use of pen registers, ESN readers, cell site simulators, and mobile tracking devices; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|SEARCH WARRANTS|SUBPOENAS
HB 3470 86-0 (2019) Author: Allen, Alma | et. al. Relating to the duties of school district peace officers, school resource officers, and security personnel. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3502 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Jessica Relating to the disposal of exhibits used in criminal proceedings. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement
HB 3507 86-0 (2019) Author: Talarico, James Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with firearm loans at a sport shooting range; creating a criminal offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Weapons
HB 3527 86-0 (2019) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to inclusion of instruction on the trafficking of persons in the basic training curriculum for peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3534 86-0 (2019) Author: Shine, Hugh Relating to the disclosure to a law enforcement agency of confidential information relating to a complaint filed with the Texas Ethics Commission; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars Elections--Campaign Financing|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Law Enforcement
HB 3540 86-0 (2019) Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to release in lieu of arrest certain persons with an intellectual or developmental disability. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 Criminal Procedure--General|Disabilities, Persons with|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3635 86-0 (2019) Author: Turner, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to financial assistance paid to the survivors of certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other public employees killed in the line of duty. House: Appropriations
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement
HB 3681 86-0 (2019) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to preliminary examination periods for mental health protective custody. House: Public Health Left pending in committee Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3706 86-0 (2019) Author: Dean, Jay
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a license to carry a handgun for active and retired railroad peace officers and for special rangers of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 CATTLE RAISERS ASSOCIATION, TEXAS & SOUTHWESTERN|COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 3726 86-0 (2019) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Relating to the use of the law enforcement officer standards and education fund for continuing education expenses of law enforcement personnel at private or independent institutions of higher education. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CONTINUING EDUCATION|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3736 86-0 (2019) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to providing a person taken into custody for emergency detention with information concerning the person's rights. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3742 86-0 (2019) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to the requirements for and compilation of certain emergency mental health detention records. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Health--Privacy/Use of Information|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3757 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Jessica Relating to a law enforcement policy regarding body worn cameras. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 3792 86-0 (2019) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to clerks of justice courts and deputy constables. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule City Government--Employees/Officers|CONSTABLES|Courts--Justice|Courts--Personnel|JUSTICE OF THE PEACE|Law Enforcement
HB 3800 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to required reporting of human trafficking cases by certain law enforcement entities and by prosecutors. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 ATTORNEY GENERAL|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Law Enforcement|Minors--Crimes Against|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3811 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the enforcement by certain local governmental entities and campus police departments of state and federal laws governing immigration. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee Fire Fighters & Police--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement
HB 3858 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to an employment termination report submitted by a law enforcement agency. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3863 86-0 (2019) Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to certain federal officers or agents. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Agriculture|DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, U. S.|Law Enforcement
HB 3914 86-0 (2019) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to warrants and orders issued for the use of tracking equipment and access to electronic communications to further a criminal investigation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|SEARCH WARRANTS
HB 3935 86-0 (2019) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to the certification of constables and deputy constables to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards. House: Transportation Left pending in committee CONSTABLES|Law Enforcement|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3946 86-0 (2019) Author: Hefner, Cole Relating to immunity from liability of public and private schools and security personnel employed by those schools for certain actions of security personnel. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3983 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to commissioned peace officers employed by the attorney general. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Law Enforcement|Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
HB 4064 86-0 (2019) Author: Phelan, Dade Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities and counties. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation BORDER|Law Enforcement|SHERIFFS|STATE HIGHWAY FUND|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4084 86-0 (2019) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the operation of unmanned aircraft over certain facilities; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee Aeronautics|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement
HB 4098 86-0 (2019) Author: Beckley, Michelle Relating to reports of sexual assault made to public or private institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Family--Family Violence|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Safety|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 4133 86-0 (2019) Author: Bowers, Rhetta Relating to the expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Law Enforcement|RECORDS MANAGEMENT|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 4147 86-0 (2019) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to required mental health awareness training for first responders. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4157 86-0 (2019) Author: Anchía, Rafael
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the definition of a designated law enforcement office or agency for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 City Government--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement
HB 4187 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to the reporting of certain felony offenses to prosecuting attorneys and to allegations regarding a peace officer's retaliatory action taken because of that report. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 4229 86-0 (2019) Author: Hefner, Cole Relating to the inclusion of certain overtime pay in the computation of benefits for certain law enforcement officers in the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
HB 4236 86-0 (2019) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to permitting the viewing of certain body worn camera recordings. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 4308 86-0 (2019) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to conditions of employment for an employee of certain sheriff's or constable's departments. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee CONSTABLES|County Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement|Open Records|SHERIFFS
HB 4323 86-0 (2019) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al. Relating to the confidentiality of identifying information of certain child victims. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars ATTORNEY GENERAL|CRIME VICTIMS|Law Enforcement|Minors--Crimes Against|Protection of Personal Information
HB 4339 86-0 (2019) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the authority of certain counties to use an alternate work period for county peace officers. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars County Government--Employees/Officers|Labor--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 4349 86-0 (2019) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the duties of a constable and deputy constable; authorizing certification. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation CONSTABLES|Law Enforcement
HB 4367 86-0 (2019) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al. Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars Disabilities, Persons with|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4381 86-0 (2019) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to the requirements for an honorably retired peace officer to obtain a license to carry a handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Weapons
HB 4448 86-0 (2019) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al. Relating to the use of unmanned aircraft. House: State Affairs Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal Aeronautics|Amusements, Games, Sports|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4457 86-0 (2019) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to the minimum number of county jailers necessary to staff a county jail. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--Employees/Officers|JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS|Law Enforcement
HB 4461 86-0 (2019) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety CRIME VICTIMS|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|EVIDENCE|FORENSIC TESTING|Law Enforcement|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 4483 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to peace officer education and training on individuals with disabilities. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Disabilities, Persons with|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4522 86-0 (2019) Author: Raney, John Relating to an exemption for certain law enforcement and military personnel from the requirement to complete a hunter education program; authorizing a fee. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 4571 86-0 (2019) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to criminal justice. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--General|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|Law Enforcement
HB 4610 86-0 (2019) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the emergency detention of certain persons with a mental illness or cognitive disability. House: Public Health Left pending in committee Disabilities, Persons with|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 4751 86-0 (2019) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Relating to the entry into the Texas Crime Information Center of certain information regarding conditions of bond imposed in criminal cases involving family violence. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Electronic Information Systems|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HCR 161 86-0 (2019) Author: Israel, Celia Encouraging the implementation of evidence-based police training for police officers and staff in leadership and supervisory roles in all police departments across the state. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Law Enforcement|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 22 86-0 (2019) Author: Reynolds, Ron Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the attorney general to appoint a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by peace officers. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence ATTORNEY GENERAL|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 74 86-0 (2019) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the transfer of an animal used for county purposes to the animal's handler on the animal's retirement. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs Animals|County Government--General|Law Enforcement|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 96 86-0 (2019) Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the transfer of a law enforcement animal to a qualified caretaker in certain circumstances. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Laid on the table subject to call Animals|County Government--General|Law Enforcement|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 139 86-0 (2019) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars Disabilities, Persons with|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 11 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety and mental health promotion in public schools and the creation of the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION|PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|Safety|SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|STUDENT LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 16 86-0 (2019) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Sponsor: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Relating to a student loan repayment assistance program for certain full-time peace officers in this state. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19 Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|STUDENT LOANS
SB 59 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars Aeronautics|Business & Commerce--General|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement
SB 78 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the use of automatic license plate readers by a law enforcement agency or municipal parking enforcement authority. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice City Government--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Law Enforcement|LICENSE PLATES|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 129 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of certain first responders. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
Committee report sent to Calendars BORDER PATROL AGENTS|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 156 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the civil and criminal penalties for possession of certain small amounts of marihuana and an exception to prosecution for possession of associated drug paraphernalia; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Law Enforcement|MARIHUANA|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 157 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to extreme risk protective orders and the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Health--Privacy/Use of Information|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
SB 166 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the inquiry of immigration status of a person under a lawful detention by certain persons under the direction or control of a local governmental entity or campus police department. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
SB 167 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the enforcement by certain local governmental entities and campus police departments of state and federal laws governing immigration. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
SB 168 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the removal from office of a public officer of a political subdivision for policies or actions regarding immigration enforcement. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
SB 228 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 as the Corporal Roel Garcia Memorial Highway. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately BROOKS COUNTY|CORPORAL ROEL GARCIA MEMORIAL HIGHWAY|Highways|Law Enforcement|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 244 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to the number of school marshals that may be appointed to serve on a public school campus or at a private school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--School Districts|Law Enforcement|Safety|Weapons
SB 247 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
SB 260 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve personal property by persons who are parties to certain suits and decrees. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice DIVORCE|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Personal Property
SB 291 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the establishment of a human trafficking unit within the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 306 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Israel, Celia
Relating to the release by a peace officer of certain individuals suspected of the offense of public intoxication. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PUBLIC INTOXICATION
SB 319 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the authority of the Lubbock County Hospital District of Lubbock County, Texas, to employ and commission peace officers. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately Law Enforcement|LUBBOCK COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|PEACE OFFICERS|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 324 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the disposition of a firearm seized from certain persons with mental illness. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee Courts--County & Statutory|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Weapons
SB 332 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to preventing racial profiling and to video and audio equipment and recordings of certain law enforcement motor vehicle stops; creating an offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|Open Records|PEACE OFFICERS|RACIAL PROFILING|RECORDS MANAGEMENT|VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 334 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to law enforcement agency policies regarding the placement of a child taken into possession by a peace officer during the arrest of a person. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 340 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies with the purchase of opioid antagonists. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately Crimes--Drugs|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Governor|Law Enforcement
SB 372 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the authority of an open-enrollment charter school to employ security personnel, commission peace officers, and have school resource officers. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Safety|Weapons
SB 433 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the disclosure restrictions on personnel files of police officers of municipalities that have adopted certain civil service laws. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice City Government--Employees/Officers|Criminal Procedure--General|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|Open Records
SB 558 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the creation of a central database containing information about defendants required to have an ignition interlock device installed on a motor vehicle and submission of information to and access to information in that database. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Electronic Information Systems|IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SB 575 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 84 in Lubbock County as the Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately Highways|Law Enforcement|LUBBOCK COUNTY|TROOPER JERRY DON DAVIS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
SB 586 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the training of peace officers for family violence and sexual assault assignments. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Family--Family Violence|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 587 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the collection and reporting of information relating to the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 588 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the collection, storage, and analysis of sexual assault evidence and evidence of other sex offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES|SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 616 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, the conditional transfer of the driver licensing program to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the abolition of the Texas Private Security Board, the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of other programs administered by the Department of Public Safety; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing and repealing the authorization for fees. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
See remarks for effective date ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|BORDER|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD|MOTORCYCLES|PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES|PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset--Commission Bills|TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE|TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE|TEXAS PRIVATE SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 632 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the governing bodies and the consultation policies of local mental health authorities with respect to sheriffs, their representatives, and local law enforcement agencies. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19 Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|SHERIFFS
SB 636 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19 Law Enforcement|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 672 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
SB 684 86-0 (2019) Author: Flores, Peter Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring an animal bite. Withdrawn by the Author Animals|Law Enforcement|Safety|Weapons
SB 696 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to peace officer instruction on the trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|PROSTITUTION|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 764 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer performing official duties to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring an animal bite. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar Animals|CONTINUING EDUCATION|Law Enforcement|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|Safety|Weapons
SB 782 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to a law enforcement policy regarding a peace officer accessing a recording from the officer's body worn camera. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 802 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to certain notice and license display requirements applicable to massage therapy. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Crimes--Against Persons--General|Law Enforcement|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|SIGNS
SB 859 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the authority of a health care practitioner to disclose to law enforcement agencies and prosecutors a suspected human trafficking victim's health information. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services Crimes--Against Persons--General|Health Care Providers|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Law Enforcement|Protection of Personal Information
SB 908 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to a license to carry a handgun for active and retired railroad peace officers and special cattle rangers; authorizing a fee. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
SB 971 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to peace officer training on recognizing and recording circumstances that indicate strangulation in certain cases. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 Crimes--Against Persons--General|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 973 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to a limited viewing of certain body worn camera recordings. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 1165 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to an inquiry by a peace officer as to the nationality or immigration status of a person presumed to be a family violence victim or witness. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
SB 1172 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the locations in which a person may carry a firearm, the seizure of a firearm by law enforcement on arrest, and interactions between law enforcement and a handgun license holder; creating criminal offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSES|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Law Enforcement|Weapons
SB 1286 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to whom certain violations of the law by a state or local governmental entity may be reported. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|WHISTLEBLOWERS
SB 1348 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to compensation and leave for certain employees of the fraud unit of the Texas Department of Insurance. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Salaries & Expenses
SB 1366 86-0 (2019) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to airport police forces and security vehicles, including the authority to commission peace officers and the rights, privileges, and duties of those officers. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice AIRPORTS|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Transportation--Aviation|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Weapons
SB 1447 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS|Criminal Procedure--General|DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING|Law Enforcement|SEARCH WARRANTS|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
SB 1573 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to a public awareness campaign on firearm safety and suicide prevention. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SUICIDE|Weapons
SB 1582 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Wray, John | et. al.
Relating to benefits for peace officers relating to certain diseases or illnesses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19 Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1670 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning a firefighter or peace officer applicant. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|Open Records|PEACE OFFICERS|Protection of Personal Information
SB 1688 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to access to certain litigation, law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|Open Records
SB 1701 86-0 (2019) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the operation of unmanned aircraft over certain facilities; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Aeronautics|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement
SB 1704 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to a school district or open-enrollment charter school adopting a policy allowing a school employee to carry or possess a handgun on school property or at a school event. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts|Law Enforcement|Safety|Weapons
SB 1707 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to the duties of school district peace officers, school resource officers, and security personnel. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1745 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to complaints filed against certain law enforcement officers, peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, and fire fighters. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Fire Fighters & Police--General|JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1749 86-0 (2019) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to a study by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement of the reporting and use of information concerning the termination of a license holder's employment. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1754 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of taking or attempting to take a weapon from certain officers, investigators, employees, or officials. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|Weapons
SB 1766 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to requiring a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs County Government--Employees/Officers|Courts--Judges|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|Weapons
SB 1801 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to orders of nondisclosure for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Crimes--Against Morals|CRIMINAL RECORDS|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Law Enforcement|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|PROSTITUTION
SB 1804 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to public health and safety; authorizing the imposition of a tax. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor CRIME VICTIMS|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Electronic Information Systems|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1827 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the possession and emergency administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by law enforcement agencies and peace officers. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1864 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to commissioned peace officers employed by the attorney general. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs ATTORNEY GENERAL|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Law Enforcement|Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
SB 1878 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to a mental health professional to school law enforcement official ratio for public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PEACE OFFICERS|PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS|SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
SB 1945 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to a court's authority to temporarily restrict the ability of a proposed patient for court-ordered mental health services to possess a firearm. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Weapons
SB 2010 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice ARREST WARRANTS|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2024 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Sponsor: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a portion of Interstate Highway 35 as the Trooper Tom Nipper Memorial Highway. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately BELL COUNTY|Highways|Law Enforcement|TROOPER TOM NIPPER MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
SB 2045 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the authority of certain local governmental entities to enter into an agreement to create a mutual aid law enforcement task force. Senate: Criminal Justice Removed from local & uncontested calendar City Government--General|County Government--General|Law Enforcement
SB 2056 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the retirement eligibility of certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 2057 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Juvenile Boards & Officers|JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Retirement Systems--State Employees|Retirement Systems--Teachers|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2088 86-0 (2019) Author: Flores, Peter Relating to health insurance benefits for survivors of certain law enforcement officers, fire fighters, and other public employees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Public Employees|Law Enforcement
SB 2093 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to subpoenas, orders, and warrants for the disclosure of location information, electronic customer communications records, and electronic customer data and for the use of pen registers, ESN readers, cell site simulators, and mobile tracking devices; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|SEARCH WARRANTS|SUBPOENAS
SB 2100 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of a retired law enforcement animal. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately Animals|County Government--General|Law Enforcement
SB 2113 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to the expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|RECORDS MANAGEMENT|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
SB 2114 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to certain duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain information subject to disclosure to a defendant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2127 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety BORDER|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|VOLUNTEERS
SB 2135 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly
Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to information a law enforcement agency is required to share with a school district about a person who may be a student. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19 Education--School Districts|Law Enforcement|Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 2143 86-0 (2019) Author: Flores, Peter
Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the authority of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to commission peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS|Law Enforcement|NATIVE AMERICANS|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2158 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to tactical medical officers; requiring an occupational certificate; authorizing fees. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 2213 86-0 (2019) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to the operations of the Texas Crime Stoppers Council and crime stoppers organizations. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice CRIME STOPPERS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|Safety|TEXAS CRIME STOPPERS COUNCIL
SB 2230 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to a central database containing information about violent offenders. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Law Enforcement|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Protection of Personal Information|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2269 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to preliminary examination periods for mental health protective custody. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2294 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to a minimum wage and monthly stipend for municipal and county peace officers; making an appropriation. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance City Government--Employees/Officers|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Employees/Officers|EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS|Labor--Wages|Law Enforcement|MINIMUM WAGE|PEACE OFFICERS|Salaries & Expenses
SB 2299 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Placed on General State Calendar Aeronautics|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans
SB 2313 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the authority of certain counties to use an alternate work period for county peace officers. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice County Government--Employees/Officers|Labor--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2328 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the confidentiality and disclosure of certain information relating to emergency management and governmental functions. Senate: Water & Rural Affairs Referred to Water & Rural Affairs ALERT SYSTEM|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Open Records
SB 2404 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the criminal offense of evading arrest or detention. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Miscellaneous|Law Enforcement
SJR 32 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Tinderholt, Tony
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the transfer of a law enforcement animal to a qualified caretaker in certain circumstances. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Filed with the Secretary of State Animals|County Government--General|Law Enforcement|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 34 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING|EVIDENCE|FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|WITNESSES|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 52 85-0 (2017) Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al. Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration and the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning arrested persons and certain persons lawfully detained. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions
HB 71 85-0 (2017) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services BORDER|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|MEXICO|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 81 85-0 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the civil and criminal penalties for possession of certain small amounts of marihuana and an exception to prosecution for possession of associated drug paraphernalia; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Crimes--Drugs|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Law Enforcement|MARIHUANA|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 106 85-0 (2017) Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al. Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Received from the House Aeronautics|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement|Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 110 85-0 (2017) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas. House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--Appellate|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Weapons
HB 124 85-0 (2017) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding the immigration status of an arrested person and the enforcement of an immigration detainer. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement
HB 134 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 149 85-0 (2017) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al. Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 158 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the recording and disclosure of certain grand jury proceedings that involve a peace officer. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--Juries|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 229 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the electronic recording and admissibility of certain custodial interrogations. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement
HB 235 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to a grant program for law enforcement agencies that comply with certain reporting requirements. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety ATTORNEY GENERAL|Law Enforcement
HB 245 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to certain reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies and to the creation of a criminal justice web portal by the office of the attorney general; providing a civil penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 ATTORNEY GENERAL|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 278 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to the establishment of the task force on asylum-seeking children. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee Aliens|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--School Districts|GIFTS & DONATIONS|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--General|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 297 85-0 (2017) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the designation of January 9 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 Holidays|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY
HB 323 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the award of court costs, storage fees, and attorney's fees in a criminal asset forfeiture proceeding. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee ATTORNEY'S FEES|Courts--General|CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement
HB 324 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the recording and disclosure of certain grand jury proceedings that involve a governmental employee. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--Juries|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement
HB 328 85-0 (2017) Author: Workman, Paul | et. al. Relating to state and federal laws regarding immigrants or immigration, including the enforcement of those laws by certain governmental entities and the use of consular identity documents for certain purposes. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Education--Junior College Districts|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 355 85-0 (2017) Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to prohibiting certain sex offenders from residing on the campus of a public or private institution of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Law Enforcement|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 357 85-0 (2017) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of the children of certain first responders for free prekindergarten programs in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 414 85-0 (2017) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the electronic recording of certain custodial interrogations. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Electronic Information Systems|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 458 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony Relating to the issuance of peace officer specialty license plates; eliminating a fee. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation Law Enforcement|LICENSE PLATES|PEACE OFFICERS|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 461 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony | et. al. Relating to service of a temporary ex parte order issued in response to an application for a protective order in circumstances involving family violence. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Placed on General State Calendar CONSTABLES|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 473 85-0 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Fire Fighters & Police--General|JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS|Labor--Health & Safety|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions|State Employees
HB 483 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick | et. al. Relating to the compensatory time and overtime pay for commissioned officers of the Department of Public Safety. House: Appropriations Left pending in committee COMPENSATORY TIME|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Salaries & Expenses|State Employees
HB 510 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Education--School Districts|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|LABOR UNIONS|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|Law Enforcement|State Employees
HB 514 85-0 (2017) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al. Relating to the authority of certain personal protection officers to carry certain weapons. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars Law Enforcement|PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES|Weapons
HB 525 85-0 (2017) Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al. Relating to databases that contain information regarding certain violent offenses or filed protective orders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House Electronic Information Systems|Family--Family Violence|INTERNET|Law Enforcement|Minors--Crimes Against|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 563 85-0 (2017) Author: Israel, Celia | et. al. Relating to whom certain violations of the law by a state or local governmental entity may be reported. House: Government Transparency & Operation Considered in Calendars City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees
HB 570 85-0 (2017) Author: Button, Angie | et. al. Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 574 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 590 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffines, Don
Relating to the liability of first responders who provide roadside assistance. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement
HB 602 85-0 (2017) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to the requirements for a driver education course. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation Education--Driver Education & Training|Law Enforcement|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 603 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al. Relating to the adoption of a physical fitness test by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 611 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 612 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion and prevention of coerced abortions; providing penalties; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Abortion|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|INFORMED CONSENT|Law Enforcement|PHYSICIANS|SIGNS|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 621 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to requirements for certain applicants to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 625 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the regular psychological examination of peace officers by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 631 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to a public awareness campaign on firearm safety and suicide prevention. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SUICIDE|Weapons
HB 673 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric 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. House: Government Transparency & Operation Placed on General State Calendar ATTORNEY GENERAL|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Law Enforcement|Open Records
HB 683 85-0 (2017) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possession or use of law enforcement identification, insignia, or vehicles in a municipality and the clarification of the offenses of false identification as a peace officer and misrepresentation of property. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 City Government--General|Crime Prevention|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement
HB 754 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 762 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 763 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding the immigration status of an arrested person and the enforcement of an immigration detainer. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement
HB 812 85-0 (2017) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to standing in a roadway; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Placed on intent calendar Highways|Law Enforcement|Safety|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 814 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--General|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PEACE OFFICERS|SEARCH WARRANTS|Vehicles & Traffic--General|VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 825 85-0 (2017) Author: Blanco, César 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 Referred to State Affairs Aliens|CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|WITNESSES
HB 854 85-0 (2017) 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: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement
HB 873 85-0 (2017) Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to prohibiting certain establishments serving the public from restricting a peace officer or special investigator from carrying a weapon on the premises. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Amusements, Games, Sports|Business & Commerce--General|HOTELS & MOTELS|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES|RESTAURANTS|Weapons
HB 889 85-0 (2017) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al. Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 909 85-0 (2017) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to preliminary examination periods for mental health protective custody. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 912 85-0 (2017) Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the licensing and regulation of providers of driver and traffic safety education. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately Education--Driver Education & Training|Law Enforcement|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PEACE OFFICERS|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 920 85-0 (2017) Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the operation of all-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17 Fire Fighters & Police--General|Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 921 85-0 (2017) Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al. Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding the immigration status of an arrested person and the enforcement of an immigration detainer. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement
HB 960 85-0 (2017) Author: Villalba, Jason Relating to the appointment of school marshals by public schools and the ammunition approved for use by a school marshal serving a public school or a public junior college. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Law Enforcement|Safety|Weapons
HB 1094 85-0 (2017) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the sheriff's department civil service system in certain counties. House: County Affairs No action taken in committee County Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement|SHERIFFS
HB 1109 85-0 (2017) Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al. Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 1157 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the hold period for the disposition of and payment for items of goods acquired by pawnbrokers. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSION|Financial--General|Law Enforcement|PAWNSHOPS & PAWNSHOP TRANSACTIONS
HB 1162 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 649 as the State Trooper David Lee Nevarez Memorial Highway. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately Highways|Law Enforcement|STATE TROOPER DAVID LEE NEVAREZ MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
HB 1163 85-0 (2017) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers. House: Pensions Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|Minors--Juvenile Justice|PEACE OFFICERS|Retirement Systems--State Employees|Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1171 85-0 (2017) Author: Minjarez, Ina Relating to the collection, storage, and analysis of sexual assault evidence and evidence of other sex offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1189 85-0 (2017) Author: Wray, John Relating to certain prohibited acts by reserve law enforcement officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1202 85-0 (2017) Author: Blanco, César Relating to a study on the effectiveness of Operation Secure Texas. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations BORDER|HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL|Law Enforcement|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1203 85-0 (2017) Author: Blanco, César Relating to a requirement that certain state agencies report on border security operations. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations Aliens|BORDER|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|GULF COAST INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY|Law Enforcement|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1220 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to spoliation of evidence held for use in a criminal proceeding. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement
HB 1256 85-0 (2017) Author: Kacal, Kyle
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the issuance of Blessed are the Peacemakers specialty license plates. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17 Law Enforcement|LICENSE PLATES|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE|State Finances--Management & Control|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1265 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to training of peace officers employed by the Department of Public Safety concerning the enforcement of federal immigration laws. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Aliens|HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF |IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1308 85-0 (2017) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al. Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 1313 85-0 (2017) Author: Villalba, Jason Relating to the establishment of school marshal grant programs by the criminal justice division of the governor's office and the adoption of a school marshals promotion program. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Safety|Weapons
HB 1349 85-0 (2017) Author: Gooden, Lance Relating to judicial and law enforcement authority in certain municipalities on a segment of a highway or street that abuts property located in the municipality. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence City Government--General|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--General|Highways|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1364 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1372 85-0 (2017) Author: Koop, Linda | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to information included in the curriculum of each driver education course and driving safety course. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17 Education--Driver Education & Training|Law Enforcement|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF
HB 1380 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the disclosure to a law enforcement agency of confidential information relating to a complaint filed with the Texas Ethics Commission; creating a criminal offense. House: General Investigating & Ethics Left pending in committee Elections--Campaign Financing|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Law Enforcement
HB 1392 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the use of an electronic recovery and access to data prepaid card reader to seize forfeitable property. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1411 85-0 (2017) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to sales and use taxes on e-cigarette vapor products to fund grants for local law enforcement mental health staff; imposing taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Taxation--Cigarette|Tobacco Products
HB 1424 85-0 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities or sports venues; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 Aeronautics|Amusements, Games, Sports|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement
HB 1503 85-0 (2017) Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the reporting of attempted child abductions. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 Criminal Procedure--General|KIDNAPPING|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|MISSING CHILDREN|MISSING CHILDREN & PERSONS INFORMATION CLEARING HOUSE
HB 1517 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the exclusion of certain witnesses during a criminal proceeding. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|WITNESSES
HB 1526 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the provision of certain state benefits to certain peace officers and certain active and retired employees of community supervision and corrections departments. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Education--Higher--Private Schools|Education--Junior College Districts|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Retirement Systems--State Employees
HB 1545 85-0 (2017) Author: Clardy, Travis
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the acceptance of certain high school courses to satisfy part of the training required to obtain a peace officer license. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1546 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliveira, René Relating to the operations of the Department of Public Safety, Parks and Wildlife Department, and state military forces in the border region. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety BORDER|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1570 85-0 (2017) Author: Burns, DeWayne
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17 City Government--Employees/Officers|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Highways|Law Enforcement|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1574 85-0 (2017) Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to documentation regarding an arrest of a person without a warrant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar ARREST WARRANTS|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1642 85-0 (2017) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to reporting requirements for investigations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation against residents of certain health facilities. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17 Aging|AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Crimes--Against Persons--General|ELDER ABUSE|Law Enforcement|Nursing Homes|Safety
HB 1668 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the waiver of governmental immunity of a county or sheriff's department for claims arising from a final decision of certain civil service commissions. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee ATTORNEY'S FEES|County Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement|SHERIFFS
HB 1688 85-0 (2017) Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al. Relating to the designation of a liaison to assist law enforcement personnel with workers' compensation claims. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry Labor--Workers' Compensation|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1726 85-0 (2017) Author: Cortez, Philip Relating to the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of recipients of home health services; providing penalties; creating an offense. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services Civil Remedies & Liabilities|ELDER ABUSE|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|HOME HEALTH CARE|Law Enforcement|Nursing Homes
HB 1751 85-0 (2017) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to increasing the punishment for assault committed against a peace officer. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1757 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to the impoundment of a motor vehicle operated without financial responsibility by a driver who does not have a driver's license; authorizing a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES|Law Enforcement|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1779 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety to obtain and use criminal history record information for the purpose of performing certain departmental functions. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Returned from the House for further action Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1780 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to requirements for membership in the reserve officer corps of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1811 85-0 (2017) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to hearings conducted by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1824 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the execution of a warrant issued for certain individuals who violate a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Transferred to Calendars Committee Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Law Enforcement|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1855 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric 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 Referred to State Affairs Aliens|CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|WITNESSES
HB 1864 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to training regarding interactions with law enforcement during traffic stops. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Education--Driver Education & Training|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1969 85-0 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to the establishment of a municipal marshal reserve force. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety City Government--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1972 85-0 (2017) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to the model training curriculum and required training for certain school district peace officers and school resource officers. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2009 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to an exemption for certain law enforcement and military personnel from the requirement to complete a hunter education program. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately AIR NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS|ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Parks & Wildlife--Licenses|PEACE OFFICERS|STATE GUARD, TEXAS|Weapons
HB 2030 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to an offense report prepared in the investigation of a criminal case. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2042 85-0 (2017) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|Governor|Intergovernmental Relations|Law Enforcement
HB 2044 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to matters concerning peace officers, including racial profiling, use of force, equipment, and disciplinary procedures. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX|CONTRABAND|Criminal Procedure--General|Fire Fighters & Police--General|FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|RACIAL PROFILING|VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 2050 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to the confidentiality of certain employment records submitted to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement or maintained by a law enforcement agency. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Postponed Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Open Records
HB 2065 85-0 (2017) Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to fines collected by a county or municipality from the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Law Enforcement|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2066 85-0 (2017) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to the requirements for certain applicants to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving fees. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 2074 85-0 (2017) Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al. Relating to specialty license plates issued for peace officers wounded or killed in the line of duty and eliminating the fee for the issuance of those plates. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation Law Enforcement|LICENSE PLATES|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PEACE OFFICERS|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2119 85-0 (2017) Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to workers' compensation death benefit eligibility for certain spouses of first responders killed in the line of duty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17 Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Law Enforcement
HB 2137 85-0 (2017) Author: Biedermann, Kyle Relating to an interstate compact on border security, immigration enforcement, and refugee resettlement. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|BORDER|Governor|IMMIGRATION LAW|Intergovernmental Relations|Law Enforcement|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2189 85-0 (2017) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the creation of the blue alert system to aid in the apprehension of an individual suspected of killing or causing serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety ALERT SYSTEM|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2191 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony Relating to the eligibility of certain entities for grants awarded by the criminal justice division of the governor's office. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Governor|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement
HB 2205 85-0 (2017) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to a report of child abuse or neglect made by an employee of a school district or an open-enrollment charter school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education CHILD ABUSE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2226 85-0 (2017) Author: Lang, Mike Relating to complaints filed against certain law enforcement officers, peace officers, detention officers, and county jailers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety City Government--Employees/Officers|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--Employees/Officers|Fire Fighters & Police--General|JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2280 85-0 (2017) Author: Dean, Jay Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding the immigration status of an arrested person and to the agency's enforcement of immigration detainers and of laws relating to immigration. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement
HB 2306 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of auction proceeds from the sale of certain abandoned motor vehicles to reimburse law enforcement agencies for compensation paid to certain property owners. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 ABANDONED & JUNKED VEHICLES|AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS|Law Enforcement|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2318 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Phil Relating to requirements for certain applicants to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving certain fees. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 2388 85-0 (2017) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 666 in Nueces County as the Kollyn Barton Memorial Highway. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation Highways|KOLLYN BARTON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY|Law Enforcement|NUECES COUNTY
HB 2392 85-0 (2017) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to funding commitments for approval of certain bridges over the Rio Grande. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation Aliens|BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS|Law Enforcement|MEXICO|RIO GRANDE RIVER|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2399 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Phil Relating to the submission by a law enforcement agency of an amended employment termination report. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2404 85-0 (2017) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to reports of sexual assault made to public or private institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education CRIME VICTIMS|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Family--Family Violence|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|Safety|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2430 85-0 (2017) Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al. Relating to requirements for the use of an insignia or design by guard companies under the Private Security Act. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Returned to Calendars Committee Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES|PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2467 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to a grant program to support the provision of critical incident stress debriefing to certain peace officers. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Governor|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2505 85-0 (2017) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to the criteria for issuing a silver alert for a missing senior citizen. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Aging|ALERT SYSTEM|Law Enforcement|MISSING PERSONS
HB 2522 85-0 (2017) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to a memorandum of understanding between this state and the United States Department of Homeland Security concerning the enforcement of federal immigration laws. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF |IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2524 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al. Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2619 85-0 (2017) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to grant programs to maintain peace officers' mental health and provide critical incident stress debriefing for certain officers. House: Public Health
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2639 85-0 (2017) Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to an alert for a missing senior citizen or person with Alzheimer's disease. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately Aging|ALERT SYSTEM|ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE|Law Enforcement
HB 2702 85-0 (2017) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses and the confinement or release of those individuals prior to prosecution. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PEACE OFFICERS|SANDRA BLAND ACT
HB 2704 85-0 (2017) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to a study on the use of portable testing equipment to identify synthetic drugs. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS
HB 2712 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Tomas Relating to a firearm buyback program administered by certain local law enforcement agencies. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Law Enforcement|Weapons
HB 2727 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve personal property, including access based on danger of family violence. House: Business & Industry Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Family--Family Violence|JUSTICE OF THE PEACE|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 2772 85-0 (2017) Author: Phelan, Dade Relating to requirements for peace officers to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 2809 85-0 (2017) Author: Cyrier, John Relating to the eligibility of certain Texas Rangers for burial in the state cemetery. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee report sent to Calendars Cemeteries|Law Enforcement|RANGERS|STATE CEMETERY
HB 2812 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the use of certain lighting equipment on security patrol vehicles. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Law Enforcement|LIGHTING|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2892 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John Relating to guardianships; authorizing a fee. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Electronic Information Systems|GUARDIANS & WARDS|JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION|Law Enforcement|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SUPREME COURT
HB 2908 85-0 (2017) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for a criminal offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of status as a peace officer or judge; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2913 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the transfer and transportation from one facility to another of an individual under an emergency mental health detention. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2965 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Phil Relating to the retirement eligibility of certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions Referred to Pensions Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2991 85-0 (2017) Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al. Relating to the confidentiality of files related to complaints to and investigations by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3042 85-0 (2017) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffines, Don
Relating to designating July 7 as Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately Holidays|Law Enforcement
HB 3053 85-0 (2017) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" Relating to the availability of certain dates of birth under the public information law. House: Corrections Left pending in committee Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Law Enforcement|Open Records
HB 3115 85-0 (2017) Author: Simmons, Ron Relating to the administration and enforcement of the Private Security Act. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES|PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS|SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
HB 3127 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EVIDENCE|FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|WITNESSES|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 3134 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the electronic recording and admissibility of certain custodial interrogations. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3222 85-0 (2017) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to the availability under the public information law of certain documents filed with a county clerk or a district clerk. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee County Government--General|Law Enforcement|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information
HB 3223 85-0 (2017) Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to liability for the sale or transfer of law enforcement vehicles before removal of certain equipment and insignia; providing civil penalties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17 ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3234 85-0 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. House: Government Transparency & Operation Placed on General State Calendar Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|Open Records
HB 3239 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al. Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies with the purchase of bulletproof vests. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Law Enforcement|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3242 85-0 (2017) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to eligibility for and the revocation of a license to carry a handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 3391 85-0 (2017) Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of a specialty court for certain public safety employees who commit a criminal offense; imposing fees for participation and testing, counseling, and treatment. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Courts--Administration|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3431 85-0 (2017) Author: Gooden, Lance Relating to training for peace officers on enforcing the Private Security Act. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES|SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
HB 3436 85-0 (2017) Author: Dean, Jay Relating to the creation of the blue alert system to aid in the apprehension of individuals who are suspected of harming law enforcement officers and individuals who are fugitives from correctional facilities. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety ALERT SYSTEM|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3454 85-0 (2017) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to increasing the punishment for certain offenses committed against a federal law enforcement officer or emergency services personnel. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement
HB 3514 85-0 (2017) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to restorative justice initiatives. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Crime Prevention|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Labor--General|Law Enforcement
HB 3522 85-0 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to the criteria for issuing a silver alert for a missing senior citizen. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Aging|ALERT SYSTEM|Family--General|Law Enforcement
HB 3547 85-0 (2017) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to the requirement that the name of a state agency be printed on certain state motor vehicles. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Finances--Appropriations|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3589 85-0 (2017) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to specialty license plates to honor certain Purple Heart recipients. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|Law Enforcement|LICENSE PLATES|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3619 85-0 (2017) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to the creation of a countywide alert system for missing adults. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars ALERT SYSTEM|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Law Enforcement|MISSING PERSONS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3622 85-0 (2017) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to abandoned vehicles held by vehicle storage facilities. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures ABANDONED & JUNKED VEHICLES|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3647 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument and Ceremony. House: House Administration
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3681 85-0 (2017) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the investigation of deaths involving peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3719 85-0 (2017) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to the prosecution of the offense of failure to identify. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement
HB 3793 85-0 (2017) Author: Burrows, Dustin Relating to a law enforcement agency's release of a recording captured by a body worn camera. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--General|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement|Open Records|VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 3908 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al. Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an eligible peace officer who resides in a qualified high crime area. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Property Interests--Homestead|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3942 85-0 (2017) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to the protection of certain children through the operation of the child safety check alert list and training for law enforcement officers relating to the child safety check alert list. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Family--Child Protection|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3965 85-0 (2017) Author: Faircloth, Wayne Relating to the reporting of criminal offenses to prosecuting attorneys, to any failure by law enforcement agencies to properly consider those reports, and to allegations regarding a law enforcement officer's corruption or abuse of power. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement
HB 4003 85-0 (2017) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Relating to a central database containing information about defendants required to have an ignition interlock device installed on a vehicle and local law enforcement access to that database through a mobile data terminal. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Electronic Information Systems|IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 4005 85-0 (2017) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities and counties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|SUBPOENAS
HB 4013 85-0 (2017) Author: Frullo, John Relating to the release of a child taken into possession by a law enforcement officer. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4060 85-0 (2017) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the electronic recording of certain non-custodial interrogations. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement
HB 4091 85-0 (2017) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to reporting requirements for and the availability of information regarding certain uses of force, injuries, or deaths caused by peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety ATTORNEY GENERAL|Law Enforcement|Open Records|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 4102 85-0 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to establishing and funding a grant program for testing evidence collected in relation to sexual assaults or other sex offenses; authorizing voluntary contributions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|SEXUAL ASSAULT|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 4121 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James Relating to the use of rapid DNA technology to identify, document and record all persons arrested for a felony or a class A misdemeanor. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS|DNA|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4159 85-0 (2017) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals stopped on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|RACIAL PROFILING
HB 4172 85-0 (2017) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to training for law enforcement officers and officials; authorizing a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY|SHERIFFS|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4188 85-0 (2017) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the electronic recording of non-custodial interviews. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement
HB 4201 85-0 (2017) Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al. Relating to the publication, republication, or other dissemination of mug shots and certain other information regarding the involvement of an individual in the criminal justice system; increasing civil penalties. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry Business & Commerce--Copyright, Patents, & Trademarks|Business & Commerce--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Law Enforcement
HJR 86 85-0 (2017) Author: Button, Angie | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 88 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 115 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a peace officer who resides in a high crime area. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 4 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by campus police departments and certain local governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to related duties and liability of certain persons in the criminal justice system; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
SB 12 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies with the purchase of bulletproof vests and body armor. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Law Enforcement|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 13 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Education--School Districts|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|LABOR UNIONS|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|Law Enforcement|State Employees
SB 15 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 30 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of instruction regarding interaction with peace officers in the required curriculum for certain public school students and in driver education courses and to civilian interaction training for peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Driver Education & Training|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PEACE OFFICERS|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 91 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the use of automatic license plate readers by a law enforcement agency. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Crimes--Miscellaneous|Law Enforcement|LICENSE PLATES|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 168 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the operations of the Department of Public Safety, Parks and Wildlife Department, and state military forces in the border region. Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security BORDER|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 169 85-0 (2017) 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: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|WITNESSES
SB 170 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to a civil action to collect a civil penalty for possession of certain small amounts of marihuana and an exception to prosecution for possession of associated drug paraphernalia. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Crimes--Drugs|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Law Enforcement|MARIHUANA|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 202 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to inclusion of instruction regarding interaction with peace officers in the required curriculum for ninth grade public school students and to civilian interaction training for peace officers. Senate: Education Referred to Education COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 233 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to training regarding interactions with law enforcement during traffic stops. Senate: Education Referred to Education COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Education--Driver Education & Training|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 273 85-0 (2017) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to inclusion of instruction regarding police officers in the required curriculum for ninth grade public school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement
SB 294 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to a prohibition against the use of stun guns and Tasers against public school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|Weapons
SB 297 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the compensatory time and overtime pay for commissioned officers of the Department of Public Safety. House: Appropriations
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 COMPENSATORY TIME|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Salaries & Expenses|State Employees
SB 344 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the authority of emergency medical services personnel of certain emergency medical services providers to transport a person for emergency detention. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Hospitals|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 380 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al. Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 381 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al. Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized Criminal Procedure--General|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PEACE OFFICERS|SEARCH WARRANTS|Vehicles & Traffic--General|VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 397 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the consultation policies of local mental health authorities with respect to sheriffs and their representatives. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|County Government--General|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|SHERIFFS
SB 401 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to the seizure of property by a peace officer. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Personal Property|SEARCH WARRANTS
SB 450 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Law Enforcement|Weapons
SB 480 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al. Relating to the use of an electronic recovery and access to data prepaid card reader to seize forfeitable property. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 486 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice City Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 494 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al. Relating to an offense report prepared in the investigation of certain criminal cases. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement
SB 514 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to an interstate compact on border security and refugee resettlement; authorizing fines and fees. Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security Aliens|BORDER|Governor|INTERSTATE BORDER SECURITY & REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT COMMISSION|Law Enforcement|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 523 85-0 (2017) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of unmanned aircraft over correctional facility or critical infrastructure facility. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Aeronautics|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement
SB 630 85-0 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to documentation regarding an arrest of a person without a warrant. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar ARREST WARRANTS|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 716 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the sheriff's department civil service system in certain counties. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice County Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement|SHERIFFS
SB 772 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer when performing official duties to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring the bite of an animal. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars Animals|CONTINUING EDUCATION|Law Enforcement|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Safety|Weapons
SB 778 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the appointment of school marshals by public schools and the ammunition approved for use by a school marshal serving a public school or a public junior college. Senate: Education Referred to Education COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Law Enforcement|Safety|Weapons
SB 783 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the disclosure restrictions on personnel files of police officers of municipalities that have adopted certain civil service laws. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice City Government--Employees/Officers|Criminal Procedure--General|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information
SB 798 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don | et. al. Relating to designating July 7 as Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism Holidays|Law Enforcement
SB 838 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars Aeronautics|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement
SB 840 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17 Aeronautics|BORDER|Electronic Information Systems|Insurance--General|Law Enforcement
SB 901 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of unmanned aircraft over correctional facility or critical infrastructure facility. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Aeronautics|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Electronic Information Systems|Hospitals|Law Enforcement
SB 920 85-0 (2017) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve personal property, including access based on danger of family violence. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 Family--Family Violence|JUSTICE OF THE PEACE|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Personal Property
SB 997 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to peace officer enforcement of federal immigration law at places of worship, hospitals, public schools, and courthouses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Hospitals|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Religion
SB 1041 85-0 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to prohibiting certain sex offenders from residing on the campus of a public or private institution of higher education. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Law Enforcement|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 1096 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to guardianships; authorizing a fee. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Electronic Information Systems|GUARDIANS & WARDS|JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION|Law Enforcement|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SUPREME COURT
SB 1138 85-0 (2017) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the blue alert system to aid in the apprehension of an individual suspected of killing or causing serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 ALERT SYSTEM|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1184 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to financial assistance paid to the survivors of certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other public employees killed in the line of duty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Fire Fighters & Police--General|JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS|Law Enforcement|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1186 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to requirements for mental health assignment certification for municipal police departments and sheriff's departments. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1192 85-0 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al. Relating to an alert for a missing senior citizen or person with Alzheimer's disease. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar Aging|ALERT SYSTEM|ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE|Law Enforcement
SB 1201 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to the release of a body worn camera recording to the subject of that recording. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 1253 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the electronic recording and admissibility of certain custodial interrogations. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement
SB 1332 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the availability of certain dates of birth under the public information law. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Law Enforcement|Open Records
SB 1333 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the reporting of attempted child abductions. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|MISSING CHILDREN|MISSING CHILDREN & PERSONS INFORMATION CLEARING HOUSE
SB 1366 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs ATTORNEY GENERAL|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|Minors--Juvenile Justice|PEACE OFFICERS|Retirement Systems--State Employees|Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1478 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to the designation of January 9 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Holidays|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY
SB 1487 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to preventing racial profiling and video and audio equipment and recordings of certain law enforcement motor vehicle stops; creating an offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|Open Records|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RACIAL PROFILING|VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 1551 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the criteria for issuing a silver alert for a missing senior citizen. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Aging|ALERT SYSTEM|Family--General|Law Enforcement
SB 1559 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to a fee exemption for guardianship proceedings of certain military servicemembers and certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 1571 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the release of a child taken into possession by a law enforcement officer. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1577 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EVIDENCE|FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|WITNESSES|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
SB 1617 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to the reporting requirements for certain injuries or deaths caused by peace officers. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1622 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for missing military members. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs ALERT SYSTEM|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|MISSING PERSONS|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1641 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1671 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the waiver of governmental immunity of a county or sheriff's department for claims arising from a final decision of certain civil service commissions. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs ATTORNEY'S FEES|County Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement|SHERIFFS
SB 1685 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to specialty license plates or stickers for motor vehicles of persons with intellectual disabilities. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation Disabilities, Persons with|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LICENSE PLATES|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1714 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the expenditure of proceeds and property from and the state's burden of proof in asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs AUDITOR, STATE|CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement
SB 1733 85-0 (2017) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al. Relating to recognition of certain identification documents by governmental officials. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs Aliens|Courts--General|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1741 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to attorneys in certain counties who are qualified for appointment to represent a defendant with a mental illness. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|Lawyers|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1788 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the execution of a warrant issued for certain individuals who violate a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Law Enforcement|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1793 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to complaints filed against certain law enforcement officers, peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, and fire fighters. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar Fire Fighters & Police--General|JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1805 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the multiuse training and operations center facility. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17 FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1808 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of service as a peace officer and to an education campaign regarding the importance of peace officers in the community. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1825 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the use of automatic license plate readers by a law enforcement agency. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Miscellaneous|Law Enforcement|LICENSE PLATES|Protection of Personal Information|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1849 85-0 (2017) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, to the confinement, conviction, or release of those individuals, and to grants supporting populations that are more likely to interact frequently with law enforcement. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PEACE OFFICERS|SANDRA BLAND ACT
SB 1859 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the establishment of a human trafficking unit within the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2094 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob | et. al. Relating to establishment of the immigration authority delegation training grant program for local law enforcement agencies. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Governor|IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SJR 1 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 53 85-1 (2017) Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al. Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 150 85-1 (2017) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to the model training curriculum and required training for certain school district peace officers and school resource officers. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 156 85-1 (2017) Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al. Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--Employees/Officers|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Employees/Officers|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|Law Enforcement|State Employees
HB 166 85-1 (2017) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al. Relating to the collection, storage, and analysis of sexual assault evidence and evidence of other sex offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 179 85-1 (2017) Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al. Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses. House: Ways & Means Received from the House Disabilities, Persons with|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation-