Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee

The meeting of the House Committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety involved a range of discussions surrounding significant bills aimed at enhancing public safety measures, particularly in response to issues highlighted by past events. Notable was the discussion on HB33, proposed by Representative McLaughlin, which sought to overhaul school safety and establish a statewide emergency response protocol for active shooter situations. This bill emphasizes the importance of coordinated training among law enforcement and school officials to ensure a swift and effective response in emergencies, aiming to prevent delays seen in past incidents. The discussions also included input from law enforcement officials who acknowledged the necessity of improving communication and coordination between agencies, which was a highlighted failure in previous responses to crises.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1234

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to certain procedures required for the denial of certain applications for a license to carry a handgun.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1024

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the execution of a warrant issued for certain releasees who violate a condition of parole or mandatory supervision related to the electronic monitoring of the releasee.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB298

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the content of a driver's license or personal identification certificate.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1261

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized by a peace officer.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1696

Filed
12/20/24  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to adding a designation on a person's driver's license or commercial driver's license indicating that the person is licensed to carry a handgun.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB33

Filed
3/3/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies, including certain accreditations of law enforcement agencies that respond to such emergencies.