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Texas House Bill HB4791

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB4791

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

Caption

Relating to the waiver of certain minimum standards for law enforcement agencies based on financial hardship.

Impact

The enactment of HB 4791 would fundamentally alter how law enforcement agencies in the state operate under financial duress. By allowing waivers for minimum standards, the bill opens the door for agencies that are facing budgetary limitations to continue functioning without the immediate pressure of adhering to all regulatory requirements. This could lead to a scenario where some agencies operate with reduced capabilities or resources, potentially impacting law enforcement service delivery in those areas.

Summary

House Bill 4791 seeks to provide law enforcement agencies with a mechanism to request a waiver from certain minimum operational standards due to financial hardships. The bill emphasizes that the commission responsible for law enforcement standards must evaluate requests for such waivers, ensuring that agencies unable to meet minimum standards primarily due to financial constraints are given due consideration. This effort aims to support law enforcement bodies that might struggle with the fiscal resources necessary to comply with existing regulations while maintaining their operations effectively.

Contention

The potential for contention surrounding HB 4791 lies in its balance between necessary law enforcement standards and the practical realities of financial constraints. Proponents may argue that the bill provides crucial support to struggling agencies, promoting continued service to communities despite economic challenges. However, opponents could raise concerns regarding the implications of lowering standards, particularly regarding public safety and the effectiveness of law enforcement operations. This dialogue reflects broader debates on resource allocation and accountability in law enforcement across the state.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Occupations Code

  • Chapter 1701. Law Enforcement Officers
    • Section: 163

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB1530

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

TX SB1445

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement; authorizing a fee.

TX SB219

Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and law enforcement agencies regarding law enforcement officers and the use of body worn cameras; authorizing fees.

TX HB3858

Relating to peace officer wellness programs within certain law enforcement agencies.

TX HB1840

Relating to establishing a panel to study the regulation of law enforcement officers and law enforcement agencies.

TX HB4966

Relating to law enforcement agency personnel records and the reporting of separations of license holders to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

TX SB2093

Relating to preventing racial profiling and to video and audio equipment and recordings of certain law enforcement motor vehicle stops; creating an offense.

TX HB2519

Relating to law enforcement misconduct and law enforcement interactions with certain detained or arrested individuals and other members of the public, to public entity liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals.

TX HB446

Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to intellectual disability and certain references to abolished health and human services agencies.

TX HB4504

Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.