Texas 2021 - 87th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1806

Caption

Relating to the creation of the Task Force on Prevention and Investigation of Violent Crime.

Impact

This bill highlights an important shift in responding to public safety concerns, particularly with violent crime on the rise. By formalizing a task force dedicated to this issue, SB1806 promotes proactive measures in communities that have traditionally struggled with crime rates. The task force is expected to gather data, assess current strategies, and improve the overall effectiveness of law enforcement through better training, intelligence sharing, and community engagement. It also emphasizes the importance of building trust between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.

Summary

SB1806 establishes the Task Force on Prevention and Investigation of Violent Crime in Texas, aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies and their practices in preventing and investigating violent crime. The task force will consist of thirteen members, including both community representatives from areas with high crime rates and members with expertise in criminal justice from institutions of higher education. The goal is to foster a collaborative approach among various stakeholders, including law enforcement and public agencies, to identify best practices and recommend improvements.

Contention

Despite its positive intentions, SB1806 may face contention regarding the involvement of law enforcement in communities with strained relationships due to concerns about police accountability and community distrust. Critics might argue that mere establishment of a task force does not address the systemic issues that contribute to violent crime, such as socio-economic factors and the need for comprehensive community support systems. Additionally, the bill brings up discussions about the balance between law enforcement authority and community autonomy in addressing crime, which can lead to differing opinions among policymakers and constituents.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB2020

Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of mass terroristic threat and to the establishment of the task force on mass violence prevention.

TX HB1826

Relating to the establishment of an organized retail theft task force.

TX HB2670

Relating to the composition of the Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force and to compensation for task force members and certain other task force participants.

TX HB3782

Relating to establishing the Border Security Advisory Council and the Border Protection Task Force.

TX HB851

Relating to the creation of a task force to study the legal and societal barriers to equality for transgender persons.

TX SB1402

Relating to the composition, continuation, and duties of the Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force, compensation for task force members and certain other task force participants, and establishment of a mandatory training program for persons responding to reports of and treating survivors of child sexual abuse and adult sexual assault.

TX HB20

Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.

TX HB7

Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.

TX HB1838

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Task Force on Gun Violence.

TX HB44

Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the southern border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.

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