Meeting Video(s)

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Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee

The meeting of the Committee covered various bills with a notable focus on HB3426, which aims to modernize how Texans access and present their driver's license by introducing a digital option. Testimonies from proponents highlighted the convenience and necessity of making identification more accessible in a digital age, while security and privacy concerns around the potential for data mishandling were also addressed. Additional discussions included HB3033, which proposes a donation mechanism for non-profits supporting Department of Public Safety employees, reinforcing community support for those in service.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas House Bill HB2034

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the issuance of groundwater permits to certain aliens or foreign entities.
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Texas House Bill HB2436

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to an exception to the application of the offense of deadly conduct for certain peace officers discharging official duties.
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Texas House Bill HB3010

Filed
2/19/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the establishment of the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program.
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Texas House Bill HB3033

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a grant program for nonprofit organizations supporting the Department of Public Safety; authorizing voluntary contributions.
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Texas House Bill HB3138

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate certain matters related to firearms, air guns, archery equipment, and other weapons and related supplies.
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Texas House Bill HB3177

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the peace officer status of designated investigators of a municipal office of inspector general.
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Texas House Bill HB3426

Filed
2/26/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the issuance of digital driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and personal identification certificates; authorizing a fee.
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Texas House Bill HB3686

Filed
3/4/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the information included on an identification card issued to certain retired peace and law enforcement officers.
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Texas House Bill HCR98

Urging Congress to enhance coordination among federal, state, and local authorities in the deployment of C-UAS technologies for border security.
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Texas House Bill HB3858

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the required approval of the proposed location of county or municipal temporary housing or emergency shelter for disaster victims.
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Texas House Bill HB4176

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the investigation of certain motor vehicle collisions.
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Texas House Bill HB4257

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to United States citizenship requirements for the licensing and employment of peace officers.
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Texas House Bill HB4264

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to creation of a grant program for certain peace officers who hold a master proficiency certificate.
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Texas House Bill HB4804

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the revocation of a driver's license and to disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle.