Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB4125

Filed

3/10/25

Out of House Committee

Voted on by House

Out of Senate Committee

Voted on by Senate

Governor Action

Bill Becomes Law

Caption

Relating to the requirement that law enforcement agencies notify school districts when a school district employee is under investigation for certain criminal offenses.

Impact

If passed, HB 4125 would likely amend existing laws concerning the relationship and communication protocols between law enforcement agencies and school districts. The impact of this bill could be significant, as it establishes formal requirements for law enforcement to inform schools about investigations involving employees. With such notifications in place, school districts would be better equipped to take necessary actions, ideally preventing potential risks to students and maintaining a safe educational environment.

Summary

House Bill 4125 addresses the responsibilities of law enforcement agencies regarding notifications to school districts when a school district employee is under investigation for specific criminal offenses. The primary goal of this bill is to enhance communication between law enforcement and educational institutions, ensuring that schools are informed when their staff may pose a risk due to criminal behavior. This could lead to heightened awareness and protective actions within school environments, which is particularly important for ensuring student safety.

Contention

While the intention behind HB 4125 is to protect students, there could be potential areas of contention. Some may argue about the implications for privacy and due process for school district employees who are under investigation. Critics could voice concerns regarding the breadth of the mandatory notification—whether it may lead to undue panic and stigma attached to employees who have not been convicted of any crimes. Balancing the need for student safety with the employment rights of educators is likely to be a point of debate among legislators and stakeholders.

Voting_history

As there is currently no available voting history attached to HB 4125, it remains unclear how legislators have previously approached similar measures. However, this history could influence ongoing discussions, particularly if there have been past bills related to school safety or law enforcement notifications that highlight patterns in legislative support or opposition.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

Chapter 37. Discipline; Law And Order
- Section: 089

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB2032

Relating to a requirement that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools provide emergency response mapping data to local law enforcement agencies.

TX SB866

Relating to a requirement that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools provide emergency response mapping data to local law enforcement agencies.

TX HB3

Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the development and implementation of purchases relating to and funding for public school safety and security requirements and the provision of safety-related resources.

TX HB2111

Relating to the employment of certain federal law enforcement agents as school district security personnel and the authority of the chief of school safety and security for the Texas Education Agency to carry a weapon on public school grounds.

TX HB285

Relating to the expulsion of public school students for engaging in conduct that constitutes serious offenses.

TX SB1518

Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders; creating criminal offenses related to terrorism.

TX SB1422

Relating to enforcement of criminal offenses by state agencies, law enforcement agencies, political subdivisions, or local entities.

TX HB516

Relating to requiring a school district or open-enrollment charter school to report data regarding certain disciplinary or law enforcement actions taken against students.

TX HB1662

Relating to certain requirements and procedures regarding the posting of a school district's employment policy.

TX SB11

Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including measures related to the health and safety of public school students and active shooter training for certain peace officers.