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TX HB1064

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Mark Dorazio

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new "school security officer" license under the Occupations Code, required for individuals providing private security services at public K-12 schools through a licensed security contractor

  • Applicants must already hold a security officer commission or personal protection officer license and be employed by a licensed security services contractor at the time of application

  • Requires completion of multiple training courses: Solo Officer Rapid Deployment and Level I training from the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center at Texas State University, school district peace officer/school resource officer training, and a school-based security response course

  • Mandates continuing education requirements matching those for school district peace officers and school resource officers, including specified training content and frequency

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, with the license requirement provision taking effect September 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relating to the provision of private security services at a public primary or secondary school; requiring an occupational license.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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