2nd Special Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB192 fundamentally restructures the financial relationship between Harris County and its law enforcement agencies, directly impacting Property Owners Associations (POAs), MUDs, and businesses utilizing "Contract Deputy" programs. The law mandates that private funds paid for supplemental security must be additive to the agency's budget and prohibits the County from using these payments to offset or reduce general fund obligations to the Sheriff or Constables.
Rep. Tom Oliverson·House Bill·2nd Special Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Notable regulatory updates (effective 2025-09-01). Consider how these changes may affect your operations.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
Review "Contract Deputy" Agreements: Entities contracting with the Harris County Sheriff or Constables (under Local Government Code 85.025 or 86.026) must audit their agreements.
Segregated Payment Ledgers:
Tax Rate Volatility:
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This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
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Common questions about HB192
HB192 fundamentally restructures the financial relationship between Harris County and its law enforcement agencies, directly impacting Property Owners Associations (POAs), MUDs, and businesses utilizing "Contract Deputy" programs. The law mandates that private funds paid for supplemental security must be additive to the agency's budget and prohibits the County from using these payments to offset or reduce general fund obligations to the Sheriff or Constables.
HB192 was authored by Texas Representative Tom Oliverson during the 2nd Special Session.
HB192 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on September 17, 2025.
HB192 is enforced by Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor and Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
The regulatory priority for HB192 is rated as "moderate". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB192 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB192 addresses topics including city government, city government--employees/officers, county government, county government--employees/officers and fire fighters & police.
Key dates for HB192: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB192 establishes the following penalties: administrative/fiscal penalty of Cap on ad valorem tax rate (cannot exceed no-new-revenue tax rate) for County implementation of law enforcement funding reduction or reallocation without voter approval. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
HB192 primarily affects property owners and real estate professionals. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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