HB1024

Regular Session

Relating to the execution of a warrant issued for certain releasees who violate a condition of parole or mandatory supervision related to the electronic monitoring of the releasee.

LowStandard timeline

Low Cost

Effective:2025-06-20

Enforcing Agencies

Law Enforcement Agencies (Police Departments, Sheriff's Offices) • Texas Department of Criminal Justice (coordination regarding SISP status)

Compliance Analysis

Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation

Implementation Timeline

Effective Date: June 20, 2025 (Immediate effect triggered by supermajority vote).
Compliance Deadline: June 20, 2025. Operational protocols must be active on this date; there is no grace period.
Agency Rulemaking: No specific rulemaking is mandated for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), meaning the statute is self-executing. Agencies must rely on internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) immediately.

Immediate Action Plan

1. Update Warrant Queues: Immediately reconfigure records management systems (RMS) to auto-flag SISP warrants as high-priority.
2. Review Vendor SLAs: Electronic monitoring providers must verify their alert systems have zero latency; LEAs should request written confirmation of alert speeds.
3. Establish "Safe Harbor" Documentation: Create a standardized form for officers to document why a warrant could *not* be executed immediately if delays occur.
4. Check Insurance Policies: Review Law Enforcement Liability policies to ensure coverage extends to statutory negligence claims regarding warrant execution.

Operational Changes Required

Contracts

Electronic Monitoring (EM) Vendors: Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with counties and the state must be reviewed. "Notification windows" for strap violations or dead batteries must be tightened to near real-time to align with the "as soon as practicable" statutory requirement.
Indemnification Clauses: LEAs may seek to amend vendor contracts to shift liability. If a warrant execution is delayed due to a vendor data lag, the vendor may now be held liable for the LEA's statutory failure.

Hiring/Training

Dispatch Protocols: Dispatchers and warrant officers must be trained to recognize the "SISP – Electronic Monitoring" flag. These warrants must be categorized as "Priority 1" or equivalent, bypassing standard queues.
Triage Training: Intake staff must be trained to filter incoming warrants immediately upon receipt to identify SISP status.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

Audit Trails: LEAs must implement immutable logging of two specific timestamps: 1) Receipt of the warrant/violation notice, and 2) Assignment to an active unit.
Justification Logs: If a warrant is not executed immediately, a contemporaneous log entry explaining the delay (e.g., "force majeure," "all units on active emergency") is required to defend against negligence claims under the "practicable" standard.

Fees & Costs

No Statutory Fees: The bill does not impose new fees.
Operational Costs: Agencies should anticipate potential overtime costs associated with the immediate mobilization of officers for off-hour warrant execution.

Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations

"As Soon As Practicable": The statute does not define a specific hour count (e.g., "within 4 hours"). This standard will be defined by litigation following a critical incident. Guidance: Define "practicable" in your internal SOPs (e.g., "dispatch within 60 minutes of receipt absent exigent circumstances") to establish a defensible standard of care.
"Related to Electronic Monitoring": The law applies to violations "related to" the monitoring. It is unclear if this applies solely to tampering (cutting the strap) or also to maintenance failures (failure to charge battery). Guidance: Until clarified by case law, treat *any* equipment-related warrant (including low battery alerts) as falling under this mandate.

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Legislative Timeline

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TopicsCorrections Corrections--parole, Probation & Pardons Law Enforcement Arrest Warrants Mandatory & Community Supervision

Official Analysis

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BILL ANALYSIS

H.B. 1024

By: Shaheen

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Committee Report (Unamended)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

There are different tiers of parole supervision in Texas, which are determined by the risk level of the releasee and the seriousness of the offense. The highest tier of supervision, the super‑intensive supervision program (SISP), is reserved for those who commit certain violent offenses such as sexual assault, aggravated robbery, and kidnapping. However, despite the violent nature of these offenses, there is currently no state law requiring law enforcement to execute a warrant in response to certain parole violations by a SISP releasee in a timely manner, which may place the victim of the offense at risk. H.B. 1024 seeks to address this issue by requiring law enforcement to execute a warrant for the return of a SISP parolee as soon as practicable following a violation of a condition of release related to electronic monitoring.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE IMPACT

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly create a criminal offense, increase the punishment for an existing criminal offense or category of offenses, or change the eligibility of a person for community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or institution.

ANALYSIS

H.B. 1024 amends the Government Code to require a law enforcement agency to execute as soon as practicable a warrant that is directed to the agency and issued for the return of a releasee in the super-intensive supervision program based on a violation of a condition of parole or mandatory supervision related to the electronic monitoring of the releasee.

H.B. 1024 applies only to an arrest warrant that is issued on or after the bill's effective date. An arrest warrant that was issued before the bill's effective date is governed by the law in effect on the date the warrant was issued, and the former law is continued in effect for that purpose.

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2025.

House Authors

Rep. Matthew ShaheenRepublican · Primary Author

Senate Sponsor

Sen. Brent HagenbuchRepublican · Primary Sponsor

Bill Text(with markup)

H.B. No. 1024

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Fiscal NoteView Original

	AN ACT
	relating to the execution of a warrant issued for certain releasees
	who violate a condition of parole or mandatory supervision related
	to the electronic monitoring of the releasee.
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
	SECTION 1. Subchapter H, Chapter 508, Government Code, is
	amended by adding Section 508.2525 to read as follows:
	Sec. 508.2525. WARRANT FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF
	SUPER-INTENSIVE SUPERVISION PROGRAM. A law enforcement agency
	shall execute, as soon as practicable, a warrant that is directed to
	the agency and issued for the return of a releasee in the
	super-intensive supervision program based on a violation of a
	condition of parole or mandatory supervision related to the
	electronic monitoring of the releasee.
	SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act applies only
	to an arrest warrant that is issued on or after the effective date
	of this Act. An arrest warrant that was issued before the effective
	date of this Act is governed by the law in effect on the date the
	warrant was issued, and the former law is continued in effect for
	that purpose.
	SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION


March 18, 2025

TO:	Honorable Cole Hefner, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board

IN RE:	HB1024 by Shaheen (Relating to the execution of a warrant issued for certain releasees who violate a condition of parole or mandatory supervision related to the electronic monitoring of the releasee.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

It is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

405 Department of Public Safety, 696 Department of Criminal Justice, 697 Board of Pardons and Paroles

LBB Staff:

JMc, MGol, CSh, KVEL

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HB1024

What does Texas HB1024 do?

HB1024 creates a statutory mandate for Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) to prioritize the execution of arrest warrants for Super-Intensive Supervision Program (SISP) releasees who violate electronic monitoring conditions. This legislation removes administrative discretion, requiring execution "as soon as practicable. " For private corrections vendors and electronic monitoring providers, this law effectively codifies strict notification timelines, increasing liability exposure for data latencies or reporting delays.

Who authored HB1024?

HB1024 was authored by Texas Representative Matthew Shaheen during the Regular Session.

When was HB1024 signed into law?

HB1024 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.

Which agencies enforce HB1024?

HB1024 is enforced by Law Enforcement Agencies (Police Departments, Sheriff's Offices) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (coordination regarding SISP status).

How urgent is compliance with HB1024?

The compliance urgency for HB1024 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.

What is the cost impact of HB1024?

The cost impact of HB1024 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.

What topics does HB1024 address?

HB1024 addresses topics including corrections, corrections--parole, probation & pardons, law enforcement, arrest warrants and mandatory & community supervision.

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