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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Commending Region VII of the Texas Department of Public Safety for its service to the Capitol Complex during the 89th Legislative Session. [HR-1511] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Commending Region VII of the Texas Department of Public Safety for its service to the Capitol Complex during the 89th Legislative Session.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Charlie Geren Rules Suspended on 06/02/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation; creating criminal offenses. [SB-3070] [Gaming ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation; creating criminal offenses.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Effective Immediately on 06/20/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the preservation, maintenance, restoration, and protection of the Alamo complex and surrounding area by the Alamo Commission. [SB-3059] [Arts and Culture ] [Community Development ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Real Estate ] [Tourism ]
Relating to the preservation, maintenance, restoration, and protection of the Alamo complex and surrounding area by the Alamo Commission.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Donna Campbell Effective On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 1, 2027 on 06/20/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the creation of an organized oilfield theft prevention unit within the Department of Public Safety. [HB-48] [Crime ] [Energy ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the creation of an organized oilfield theft prevention unit within the Department of Public Safety.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Effective Immediately on 05/29/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to immunity from liability and suit for a public school or public school professional employee for and the prosecution of certain criminal conduct involving a student. [HB-5584] [Crime ] [Education ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to immunity from liability and suit for a public school or public school professional employee for and the prosecution of certain criminal conduct involving a student.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Lowe Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to creating the Texas State Guard Professionalization Task Force. [HB-101] [Military ] [Veterans ]
Relating to creating the Texas State Guard Professionalization Task Force.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Guillen Sent To The Governor on 05/31/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to periodic comprehensive forensic and efficiency audits of state border security activities and the enforcement of audit recommendations. [HB-5557] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Budget and Spending ]
Relating to periodic comprehensive forensic and efficiency audits of state border security activities and the enforcement of audit recommendations.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a policy governing the operation of a motor vehicle by a peace officer in pursuit of certain persons. [SB-3004] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to a policy governing the operation of a motor vehicle by a peace officer in pursuit of certain persons.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cesar Blanco Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the regulation of hemp and nonconsumable hemp products; increasing a criminal penalty; increasing a civil penalty and providing other penalties; requiring an occupational license; imposing and authorizing certain fees. [SB-2952] [Agriculture ] [Cannabis ] [Crime ] [Consumer Protection ] [Small Business ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the regulation of hemp and nonconsumable hemp products; increasing a criminal penalty; increasing a civil penalty and providing other penalties; requiring an occupational license; imposing and authorizing certain fees.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Perry Received By The Secretary Of The Senate on 03/14/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including measures to recruit health care professionals to the border region, improve border inspection efficiency, and enhance border region airport security and capacity, and establishing certain educational programs. [HB-5520] [Economic Development ] [Healthcare ] [Education ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [National Security ] [Immigration ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including measures to recruit health care professionals to the border region, improve border inspection efficiency, and enhance border region airport security and capacity, and establishing certain educational programs.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Erin Gamez Received From The House on 05/19/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations. [HB-500] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Huffman Effective Immediately on 06/22/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the ability of persons licensed to drive in Texas to renew license by electronic means. [SB-2944] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Technology and Innovation ]
Relating to the ability of persons licensed to drive in Texas to renew license by electronic means.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brent Hagenbuch Received By The Secretary Of The Senate on 03/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, mandatory expunction for certain persons, record retention, and youth diversion; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. [SB-2878] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, mandatory expunction for certain persons, record retention, and youth diversion; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Hughes Vetoed By The Governor on 06/22/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to active shooter events and other emergencies, including certain accreditations of law enforcement agencies that respond to such emergencies. [SB-2862] [Crime ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to active shooter events and other emergencies, including certain accreditations of law enforcement agencies that respond to such emergencies.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Peter Flores Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Law Enforcement Crisis Prevention Task Force. [HB-5528] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Mental Health ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Law Enforcement Crisis Prevention Task Force.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. AJ Louderback Placed On General State Calendar on 05/15/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the dissemination by the Department of Public Safety of criminal history record information to consumer reporting agencies. [HB-5432] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Consumer Protection ] [Data Privacy ]
Relating to the dissemination by the Department of Public Safety of criminal history record information to consumer reporting agencies.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mihaela Plesa Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the rural law enforcement child care grant program, fund, and advisory committee. [HB-5513] [Crime ] [Children and Youth ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the rural law enforcement child care grant program, fund, and advisory committee.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Guillen Comte Report Filed With Committee Coordinator on 05/12/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the Texas Freedman's Bureau. [SB-2918] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Services ]
Relating to the Texas Freedman's Bureau.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Borris Miles Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to providing inmates with state-issued identification on release or discharge. [HB-5159] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to providing inmates with state-issued identification on release or discharge.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Bryant Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the regulation of consumable hemp products and providing for the transfer of regulatory functions; requiring a registration; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; providing an administrative penalty. [HB-28] [Cannabis ] [Consumer Protection ] [Crime ] [Public Health ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the regulation of consumable hemp products and providing for the transfer of regulatory functions; requiring a registration; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; providing an administrative penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ken King Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/07/2025

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