Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB 1321 mandates salary reclassification and injury leave benefits strictly for peace officers employed directly by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). This legislation imposes no new obligations, costs, or liabilities on private sector employers or local businesses.
Sen. Brent Hagenbuch·Senate Bill·Regular Session
State Auditor's Office • Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
No changes required. This bill does not alter agreements regarding off-duty police employment, private security vendors, or memorandums of understanding with local law enforcement.
No changes required. The bill applies only to the ~25 state employees working as investigators for TCOLE. It does not affect certification requirements for private security or corporate safety officers.
No changes required. No new forms or filings are created for private businesses.
No impact. The fiscal cost ($337,010/year) is borne entirely by the State General Revenue Fund. There are no fee increases for TCOLE licensees or regulated businesses.
There are no ambiguities affecting the private sector. The legislation leaves the specific mapping of TCOLE job titles to the State Auditor’s Office (e.g., mapping an "Investigator VI" to "Sergeant C4"), but this is an internal administrative process with no external regulatory impact.
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This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
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Common questions about SB1321
SB 1321 mandates salary reclassification and injury leave benefits strictly for peace officers employed directly by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). This legislation imposes no new obligations, costs, or liabilities on private sector employers or local businesses.
SB1321 was authored by Texas Senator Brent Hagenbuch during the Regular Session.
SB1321 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 30, 2025.
SB1321 is enforced by State Auditor's Office and Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
The regulatory priority for SB1321 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB1321 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB1321 addresses topics including law enforcement, salaries & expenses, state employees, peace officers and law enforcement, texas commission on.
Key dates for SB1321: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
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