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Texas Senate Bill SB1017

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1017

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and the Texas Private Security Board.

Impact

With respect to emergency management, the bill reorganizes elements within the Texas Division of Emergency Management as part of the Department of Public Safety. It specifies the position of chief of the division, who reports to the public safety director, thereby embedding emergency management into the broader framework of public safety operations. This change is intended to ensure a more streamlined and cohesive approach to emergency management and homeland security in the state.

Summary

SB1017 is an act that addresses the continuation and operational functions of the Department of Public Safety and the Texas Private Security Board. The bill outlines specific changes to the vehicle inspection program, appointing a program director responsible for overseeing the quality of inspections, coordinating regional offices, and setting performance goals. This director is mandated to not be a commissioned officer and will provide regular reports, reinforcing accountability within the program.

Contention

One notable point of contention surrounding SB1017 includes the authority and scope of the Texas Private Security Board in overseeing the licensing, registration, and enforcement of regulations for security officers and companies. The bill introduces various amendments to the rules governing the issuance and renewal of licenses, with a particular focus on maintaining standards for effective operation. While enhancing administrative procedures, some stakeholders argue that these changes could disproportionately impact smaller security firms and the local control they currently possess in ensuring security measures.

Companion Bills

TX HB2730

Identical Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and the Texas Private Security Board; providing a penalty.

Previously Filed As

TX HB1520

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the functions of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

TX SB1727

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, the functions of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, and the powers and duties of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

TX HB13

Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing the Texas Homeland Security Division and the Border Security Advisory Council, and to compensate persons affected by those threats.

TX HB127

Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Homeland Security Division, and to compensate persons affected by those threats.

TX HB1565

Relating to the functions of the Texas Water Development Board and continuation and functions of the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas Advisory Committee.

TX HB1530

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

TX SB2377

Relating to homeland security, including the creation of the Texas Homeland Security Division in the Department of Public Safety, the operations of the Homeland Security Council, the creation of a homeland security fusion center, and the duties of state agencies and local governments in preparing for, reporting, and responding to cybersecurity breaches; providing administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses.

TX SB1397

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

TX SB1940

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office.

TX SB1424

Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Texas Invasive Species Coordinating Committee.

Similar Bills

TX HB2730

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and the Texas Private Security Board; providing a penalty.

TX SB616

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, the conditional transfer of the driver licensing program to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the abolition of the Texas Private Security Board, the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of other programs administered by the Department of Public Safety; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing and repealing the authorization for fees.

TX HB1530

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, the conditional transfer of the driver licensing program to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the abolition of the Texas Private Security Board, the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of other programs administered by the Department of Public Safety; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing and repealing the authorization for fees.

TX HB2510

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of State Health Services, the provision of health services in this state, and the regulation of certain health-related occupations and activities.

TX SB202

Relating to the transfer of certain occupational regulatory programs and the deregulation of certain activities and occupations.

TX SB966

Relating to creation of the Judicial Branch Certification Commission and the consolidation of judicial profession regulation; imposing penalties; authorizing fees.