LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE BILLS
Bill Status Report
03-28-2025 - 22:41:29

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HB 76   Smithee, John Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds to pay bail bonds.

HB 309   Leo-Wilson, Terri Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities.

HB 336   Schofield, Mike Relating to the authority of sheriffs and constables to enter into contracts to provide law enforcement services in certain counties and county financial authority in relation to sheriffs and constables.

HB 524   Tepper, Carl Relating to the review and approval of certain proposed municipal initiatives and referendums.

HB 652   Harris Davila, Caroline Relating to prohibited uses of public money by certain municipalities and counties that reduce or reallocate funding or resources for certain law enforcement agencies.

HB 716   Jones, Jolanda Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and the authority of certain county peace officers to issue citations for certain violations.

HB 881   Thompson, Senfronia Relating to a progressive disciplinary matrix for police officer misconduct in certain municipalities.

HB 901   Harrison, Brian Relating to a limitation on the salary paid to officers and employees of this state and political subdivisions of this state.

HB 909   Thompson, Senfronia Relating to law enforcement misconduct and law enforcement interactions with certain detained or arrested individuals and other members of the public.

HB 1112   Vo, Hubert Relating to the licensing of certain persons by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those persons by political subdivisions.

HB 1144   Morales Shaw, Penny Relating to state and local government disaster preparedness.

HB 1189   Troxclair, Ellen Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities.

HB 1210   Raymond, Richard Relating to the adoption of uniform rules for hours of work for certain county employees.

HB 1232   Turner, Chris Relating to the reporting of violations of law under the whistleblower protection laws.

HB 1246   Schofield, Mike Relating to the authority of sheriffs and constables to enter into contracts to provide law enforcement services and county financial authority in relation to sheriffs and constables.

HB 1294   Patterson, Jared Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities.

HB 1338   Leo-Wilson, Terri Relating to the hours of work of certain county employees.

HB 1517   Hernandez, Ana Relating to enforcement of municipal ordinances by certain constables.

HB 1561   Hernandez, Ana Relating to the licensing of legal permanent residents as county jailers by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those legal permanent residents by political subdivisions.

HB 1709   Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the regulation and reporting on the use of artificial intelligence systems by certain business entities and state agencies.

HB 1775   Howard, Donna Relating to reporting information regarding certain evidence collection kits.

HB 1862   Oliverson, Tom Relating to the funding of, contracting with, and employment for law enforcement agencies in certain counties.

HB 1893   Cook, David Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of a motor vehicle license plate number captured in a video recording obtained or maintained by a law enforcement agency.

HB 1907   Paul, Dennis Relating to a prohibition on governmental contracts with Chinese companies for certain information and communications technology.

HB 1910   Schatzline, Nate Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate panhandling on public property.

HB 1923   Virdell, Wes (F) Relating to removing the requirement that an applicant for or holder of a license to carry a handgun provide fingerprints.

HB 1982   Hopper, Andy (F) Relating to limitations on federal authority and federal agents in this state, including the licensure of federal agents and special procedures for executing federal warrants.

HB 2090   Martinez, Armando Relating to establishment of the disaster identification system for a declared state of disaster.

HB 2115   Ashby, Trent Relating to the rural sheriff's office, rural constable's office, and rural prosecutor's office salary assistance grant programs.

HB 2175   Munoz, Sergio Relating to the authority of a municipality to prohibit police or fire department employees from circulating or signing certain employment petitions.

HB 2242   Dutton, Harold Relating to policy-making authority of constables for the purpose of a federal civil rights action.

HB 2257   Louderback, AJ (F) Relating to required agreements between county sheriffs and the United States to enforce federal immigration law.

HB 2307   Plesa, Mihaela Relating to the establishment of a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies in collecting DNA samples from defendants arrested for a felony offense.

HB 2409   Cain, Briscoe Relating to a prohibition on governmental contracts with Chinese companies for certain information and communications technology.

HB 2447   Moody, Joe Relating to the eligibility of criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain offenses committed when younger than 25 years of age.

HB 2467   VanDeaver, Gary Relating to the compensation and benefits for certain peace officers commissioned by the state fire marshal.

HB 2708   Allen, Alma Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.

HB 2713   Darby, Drew Relating to the repeal of a municipal civil service system for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.

HB 2778   Dutton, Harold Relating to the release on bail of certain persons charged with a violation of a condition of the person's release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 2951   Lozano, Jose Relating to the rural sheriff's office and constable's office salary assistance grant programs.

HB 3053   Virdell, Wes (F) Relating to municipal and county firearm buyback programs.

HB 3065   Anchia, Rafael Relating to the disposition of a firearm surrendered through a firearm buyback program administered by certain local law enforcement agencies.

HB 3171   Lujan, John Relating to compensation and employment condition standards by municipal charter or collective bargaining agreement and to impasse resolution in collective bargaining with certain political subdivisions.

HB 3253   Pierson, Katrina (F) Relating to the rural constable's office salary assistance grant program.

HB 3394   Alders, Daniel (F) Relating to the appointment of deputy constables.

HB 3420   Campos, Liz Relating to certain mental health policies and services for peace officers, fire fighters, and telecommunicators.

HB 3476   Troxclair, Ellen Relating to the definition of population for the purpose of the rural sheriff's office, constable's office, and prosecutor's office salary assistance grant program.

HB 3577   Little, Mitch (F) Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist local law enforcement agencies in solving violent and sexual offenses.

HB 3618   Troxclair, Ellen Relating to certain searches of female inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 3626   Holt, Janis (F) Relating to coroners, including certain state benefits and awards and membership on the First Responder Advisory Council.

HB 3636   Metcalf, Will Relating to the payment of restitution by a person released on parole or to mandatory supervision.

HB 3648   Walle, Armando Relating to local control of the employment matters of sheriff's department employees in certain counties.

HB 3687   Harless, Sam Relating to certification requirements for a fire marshal and any related employee, officer, inspector, and investigator appointed by certain counties and emergency services districts.

HB 3719   Hunter, Todd Relating to the availability of dates of birth under the public information law.

HB 3721   Meza, Terry Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice concerning the transparency, oversight, and accountability of the use of the restrictive housing, security threat groups, and certain disciplinary measures.

HB 3846   Louderback, AJ (F) Relating to the authority of a reserve peace officer.

HB 3977   Rosenthal, Jon Relating to conditions of employment for firefighters employed by certain political subdivisions.

HB 4065   McQueeney, John (F) Relating to binding arbitration in collective bargaining for firefighters and police officers in certain political subdivisions.

HB 4155   Manuel, Christian Relating to the creation of a family violence criminal homicide prevention task force.

HB 4175   Lopez, Ray Relating to the adoption of a mental health leave policy for certain qualified employees.

HB 4205   Harless, Sam Relating to compensation and employment benefits for law enforcement personnel in certain counties.

HB 4214   Curry, Pat (F) Relating to the public information law

HB 4218   Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to maintenance and production of electronic public information under the public information law.

HB 4219   Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to a governmental body's response to a request for public information.

HB 4301   Cook, David Relating to the financial crimes intelligence center, including the establishment of an advisory committee and grants supporting the investigation and prosecution of certain offenses.

HB 4317   Bell, Cecil Relating to severance pay for certain political subdivision employees.

HB 4334   Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the operability of first responder and public safety broadband networks on the Capitol grounds.

HB 4387   Hickland, Hillary (F) Relating to the eligibility of a person to serve on a civilian oversight board.

HB 4510   Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to first responder broadband network services used by first responders.

HB 4525   Tepper, Carl Relating to payroll deductions for certain state and local government employee organizations.

HB 4537   Geren, Charlie Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to certain law enforcement officers and custodial officers.

HB 4602   Johnson, Ann Relating to the establishment of grant programs within the criminal justice division of the Office of the Governor to reduce investigatory and criminal case backlogs.

HB 4642   Gonzalez, Mary Relating to standards for the out-of-state confinement of county prisoners.

HB 4714   Hopper, Andy (F) Relating to the testing of evidence for controlled substances by the Department of Public Safety.

HB 4991   Canales, Terry Relating to open meetings and public information training for certain public officials and attorneys regarding the open meetings and public information laws.

HB 5082   Leach, Jeff Relating to municipal and county enforcement of drug laws.

HB 5318   Louderback, AJ (F) Relating to the authority of the attorney general to prosecute certain criminal offenses against public order.

HB 5450   Lowe, David (F) Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee on preventable deaths in county jails and a report concerning county jail safety.

HB 5470   Schofield, Mike Relating to the authority of sheriffs and constables to enter into contracts to provide law enforcement services in certain counties and county financial authority in relation to sheriffs and constables.

HB 5542   Schatzline, Nate Relating to the eligibility of a person to serve as sheriff.

HB 5580   Spiller, David Relating to agreements between sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.

HB 5585   Bryant, John Relating to the authority of certain persons to bring an action for declaratory judgment under the open meetings law or public information law regarding compliance or action by a governmental body.

HJR 150   Lowe, David (F) Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute any criminal offense prescribed by the laws of this state.

SB 8   Huffman, Joan Relating to agreements between sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.

SB 40   Huffman, Joan Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds to pay bail bonds.

SB 50   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to maintenance and production of electronic public information under the public information law.

SB 65   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the adoption of uniform rules for hours of work for certain county employees.

SB 239   Middleton, Mayes Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities.

SB 280   Miles, Borris Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards for peace officer misconduct in certain municipalities.

SB 538   Johnson, Nathan Relating to the licensing of certain persons by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those persons by political subdivisions.

SB 554   Johnson, Nathan Relating to the licensing of legal permanent residents as county jailers by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those legal permanent residents by political subdivisions.

SB 608   Flores, Pete Relating to reporting information regarding certain evidence collection kits.

SB 658   Schwertner, Charles Relating to agreements between sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.

SB 690   Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the authority of sheriffs and constables to enter into contracts to provide law enforcement services in certain counties and county financial authority in relation to sheriffs and constables.

SB 777   Hughes, Bryan Relating to compensation and employment condition standards by municipal charter or collective bargaining agreement and to impasse resolution in collective bargaining with certain political subdivisions.

SB 919   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to a governmental body's response to a request for public information.

SB 1048   Huffman, Joan Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds to pay bail bonds.

SB 1078   West, Royce Relating to certain searches of female inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

SB 1168   Hinojosa, Adam (F) Relating to establishment of the disaster identification system for a declared state of disaster.

SB 1291   Johnson, Nathan Relating to the authority of certain persons to bring an action for declaratory judgment under the open meetings law or public information law regarding compliance or action by a governmental body.

SB 1293   Johnson, Nathan Relating to the availability of dates of birth under the public information law.

SB 1295   Johnson, Nathan Relating to open meetings and public information training for certain public officials and attorneys regarding the open meetings and public information laws.

SB 1329   King, Phil Relating to school district police department accreditation, including a grant program to assist departments in becoming accredited.

SB 1331   Hancock, Kelly Relating to the repeal of a municipal civil service system for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.

SB 1420   Nichols, Robert Relating to the use by a county, municipality, or school district of public money for lobbying activities.

SB 1471   Hall, Bob Relating to the rural constable's office salary assistance grant program.

SB 1482   Hinojosa, Adam (F) Relating to the rural sheriff's office and constable's office salary assistance grant programs.

SB 1647   Hughes, Bryan Relating to the practice and procedures for summoning prospective grand jurors and petit jurors and the exemption of certain persons from grand jury and petit jury services.

SB 1650   Flores, Pete Relating to the authority of the attorney general to prosecute certain criminal offenses against public order.

SB 1651   Hughes, Bryan Relating to the rural sheriff's office salary assistance grant program.

SB 1666   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the payment of restitution by a person released on parole or to mandatory supervision.

SB 1723   Creighton, Brandon Relating to the establishment of a rapid DNA analysis pilot program in certain counties.

SB 1737   Huffman, Joan Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to certain law enforcement officers and custodial officers.

SB 1870   Perry, Charles Relating to municipal and county enforcement of drug laws.

SB 1946   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the creation of a family violence criminal homicide prevention task force.

SB 1957   Hagenbuch, Brent (F) Relating to the eligibility of a person to serve on a civilian oversight board.

SB 1981   Hall, Bob Relating to the compensation and benefits for certain peace officers commissioned by the state fire marshal.

SB 2085   Miles, Borris Relating to prohibiting the denial of a driver's license renewal for failure to appear in court, failure to pay a fine or cost, or failure to satisfy a judgment.

SB 2109   Hughes, Bryan Relating to the appointment of deputy constables.

SB 2143   Perry, Charles Relating to the authority of a county to commission certain individuals as peace officers and establish certain law enforcement agencies.

SB 2144   Perry, Charles Relating to the authority of a reserve peace officer.

SB 2177   Hagenbuch, Brent (F) Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist local law enforcement agencies in solving violent and sexual offenses.

SB 2237   Bettencourt, Paul Relating to severance pay for certain political subdivision employees.

SB 2289   Miles, Borris Relating to reports regarding county jail prisoners confined in out-of-state jails.

SB 2330   Parker, Tan Relating to payroll deductions for certain state and local government employee organizations.

SB 2482   Alvarado, Carol Relating to sheriff's department civil service systems in certain counties.

SB 2679   Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the funding of, contracting with, and employment for law enforcement agencies in certain counties.

SB 2711   Middleton, Mayes Relating to the public information law.

SB 2908   Blanco, Cesar Relating to the disposition of a firearm surrendered through a firearm buyback program administered by certain local law enforcement agencies.

SB 2951   Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the authority of sheriffs and constables to enter into contracts to provide law enforcement services in certain counties and county financial authority in relation to sheriffs and constables in certain counties


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