Texas 89th Legislature
Peace Officers
6 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 18 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
6 bills require immediate attention
Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.
Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements.
Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, the composition of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center, and public school safety and security requirements and resources.
Relating to the omission or redaction of certain personal information from certain real property records.
Relating to emergency detention of certain persons evidencing mental illness and to court-ordered inpatient and extended mental health services.
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to certain law enforcement officers and custodial officers.
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All Bills (30)
Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.
Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.
Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, the composition of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center, and public school safety and security requirements and resources.
Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, the composition of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center, and public school safety and security requirements and resources.
Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized by a peace officer.
Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized by a peace officer.
Relating to the armed security officers required to be present at public schools and the appointment of reserve police officers by a school district police department.
Relating to the armed security officers required to be present at public schools and the appointment of reserve police officers by a school district police department.
Relating to the disposition of certain surplus motor vehicles and other law enforcement equipment by the Texas Facilities Commission to certain school districts.
Relating to the disposition of certain surplus motor vehicles and other law enforcement equipment by the Texas Facilities Commission to certain school districts.
Relating to establishing a grant program to equip motor vehicles used by peace officers with certain bullet-resistant components.
Relating to establishing a grant program to equip motor vehicles used by peace officers with certain bullet-resistant components.
Relating to the amount of the reimbursement fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine.
Relating to the amount of the reimbursement fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine.
Relating to the compensation and benefits for certain peace officers commissioned by the state fire marshal.
Relating to the compensation and benefits for certain peace officers commissioned by the state fire marshal.
Relating to the authority of a defense base development authority to employ and commission peace officers.
Relating to the authority of a defense base development authority to employ and commission peace officers.
Relating to the information included on an identification card issued to certain retired peace and law enforcement officers.
Relating to the information included on an identification card issued to certain retired peace and law enforcement officers.
Relating to creation of a grant program for certain peace officers who hold a master proficiency certificate.
Relating to creation of a grant program for certain peace officers who hold a master proficiency certificate.
Relating to the omission or redaction of certain personal information from certain real property records.
Relating to the omission or redaction of certain personal information from certain real property records.
Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements.
Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements.
Relating to the authority of the Harris County Hospital District to employ and commission peace officers.
Relating to the authority of the Harris County Hospital District to employ and commission peace officers.
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
Relating to the definition of authorized peace officer for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
Relating to the definition of authorized peace officer for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
Relating to the offense of sexual assault and to the rights of crime victims, including the enforcement of certain rights of sexual assault victims; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to the offense of sexual assault and to the rights of crime victims, including the enforcement of certain rights of sexual assault victims; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to the authority of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo to commission peace officers.
Relating to the authority of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo to commission peace officers.
Relating to emergency detention of certain persons evidencing mental illness and to court-ordered inpatient and extended mental health services.
Relating to emergency detention of certain persons evidencing mental illness and to court-ordered inpatient and extended mental health services.
Relating to compensation, leave, and physical fitness programs and standards for certain employees of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Relating to compensation, leave, and physical fitness programs and standards for certain employees of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers.
Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers.
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of transnational repression and unauthorized enforcement of foreign law and to a study and law enforcement training regarding transnational repression.
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of transnational repression and unauthorized enforcement of foreign law and to a study and law enforcement training regarding transnational repression.
Relating to sexually violent predators, to the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and to the prosecution of the offense of harassment by sexually violent predators and other persons confined in certain facilities; amending certain sex offender registration requirements; increasing criminal penalties.
Relating to sexually violent predators, to the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and to the prosecution of the offense of harassment by sexually violent predators and other persons confined in certain facilities; amending certain sex offender registration requirements; increasing criminal penalties.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of deadly conduct.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of deadly conduct.
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to certain law enforcement officers and custodial officers.
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to certain law enforcement officers and custodial officers.
Relating to the registration of vehicles, the issuance of disabled parking placards, and certain benefits associated with that registration or issuance for certain peace officers with disabilities; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the registration of vehicles, the issuance of disabled parking placards, and certain benefits associated with that registration or issuance for certain peace officers with disabilities; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the authority of a county to commission certain individuals as peace officers and establish certain law enforcement agencies.
Relating to the authority of a county to commission certain individuals as peace officers and establish certain law enforcement agencies.
Relating to requiring a certification for peace officers to conduct certain polygraph examinations.
Relating to requiring a certification for peace officers to conduct certain polygraph examinations.
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers of the Department of Public Safety.
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers of the Department of Public Safety.
Relating to the exemption from the assessment requirements of the Texas Success Initiative for certain students who are public officers or employees.
Relating to the exemption from the assessment requirements of the Texas Success Initiative for certain students who are public officers or employees.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on peace officers passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 30 laws related to peace officers. These bills were authored by 25 different legislators and address various aspects of peace officers policy in Texas.
- Did peace officers bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Peace Officers legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 18 Senate bills and 12 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most peace officers bills?
- The leading authors of peace officers legislation include Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 4 bills, Sen. Brent Hagenbuch (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Phil King (R) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on peace officers issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for peace officers legislation?
- Among the 30 peace officers bills enacted, 5 have critical compliance urgency and 11 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to peace officers in Texas law?
- Peace Officers legislation frequently overlaps with Law Enforcement, Criminal Procedure, Criminal Procedure--general. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for peace officers legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 18 of the 30 peace officers bills (60%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on peace officers policy.
- When do Texas peace officers laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some peace officers bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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