Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB2383 amends the Government Code to allow the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to rehire retired commissioned officers without requiring entrance examinations or probationary periods. This legislation imposes no direct regulatory burden on private enterprise but creates immediate labor market competition by streamlining the State’s ability to recruit experienced retired troopers currently employed in private security and consulting.
Sen. Paul Bettencourt·Senate Bill·Regular Session
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
Review Employment Agreements: Audit contracts for employees who are retired DPS troopers.
Succession Planning: Identify key roles currently held by retired DPS personnel (e.g., Executive Protection, Lead Investigators). If these employees return to DPS under the new streamlined rules, you must have a pipeline of replacement candidates ready.
Risk Assessment: If you replace seasoned former troopers with less experienced personnel, review your liability insurance and internal training protocols to ensure coverage requirements are maintained.
None. This statute governs internal DPS personnel files and imposes no reporting requirements on private employers.
No Direct Costs. There are no new state fees. However, anticipate potential indirect costs associated with recruiting and training replacements for staff lost to this state recruitment initiative.
The statute defines a "retired commissioned officer" strictly as a retiree of the Employees Retirement System (ERS) of Texas, but it leaves the specific terms of re-employment to DPS discretion.
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Common questions about SB2383
SB2383 amends the Government Code to allow the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to rehire retired commissioned officers without requiring entrance examinations or probationary periods. This legislation imposes no direct regulatory burden on private enterprise but creates immediate labor market competition by streamlining the State’s ability to recruit experienced retired troopers currently employed in private security and consulting.
SB2383 was authored by Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt during the Regular Session.
SB2383 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
SB2383 is enforced by Department of Public Safety (DPS).
The regulatory priority for SB2383 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB2383 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB2383 addresses topics including law enforcement, retirement systems, retirement systems--state employees, state agencies, boards & commissions and peace officers.
Key dates for SB2383: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
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