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Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB33 (The Uvalde Strong Act) is effective immediately (June 20, 2025), mandating that every primary and secondary school campus procure ballistic shields and breaching tools while imposing strict post-incident reporting workflows on Law Enforcement and EMS. This legislation shifts liability standards, requiring immediate capital procurement, the renegotiation of mutual aid agreements by January 2026, and the professional certification of Public Information Officers.
Rep. Don McLaughlin·House Bill·Regular Session
Department of Public Safety (DPS) • Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) • Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) • Texas Education Agency (TEA) • Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC)
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Significant regulatory changes (effective 2025-06-20). Review with your legal and compliance teams to understand implications.
Affected business types:
highSignificant operational investment may be required.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about HB33
HB33 (The Uvalde Strong Act) is effective immediately (June 20, 2025), mandating that every primary and secondary school campus procure ballistic shields and breaching tools while imposing strict post-incident reporting workflows on Law Enforcement and EMS. This legislation shifts liability standards, requiring immediate capital procurement, the renegotiation of mutual aid agreements by January 2026, and the professional certification of Public Information Officers.
HB33 was authored by Texas Representative Don McLaughlin during the Regular Session.
HB33 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB33 is enforced by Department of Public Safety (DPS), Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC).
The regulatory priority for HB33 is rated as "critical". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB33 is estimated as "high". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB33 addresses topics including city government, city government--general, county government, county government--general and disabilities, persons with.
Key dates for HB33: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Rulemaking: Develop incident reporting template and training program for active shooter responses (2025-12-01); Develop and post a guide for civic/community organizations on active shooter preparation and response (2025-12-01). Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB33 establishes the following penalties: administrative penalty of N/A for Failure to maintain required tactical equipment (breaching tools/ballistic shields) or failure to submit mandatory active shooter incident reports. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
HB33 primarily affects healthcare providers and medical facilities. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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