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TX HB1458
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Metcalf
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AI Summary
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Authorizes school district boards of trustees to allow police chiefs to appoint reserve police officers for school districts, with boards able to limit the number of appointees
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Expands the list of armed security officers who can serve at public schools to include reserve deputy sheriffs, reserve police officers appointed under the new provision, and honorably retired peace officers who maintain active commission status and meet training requirements
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Reserve police officers with permanent peace officer licenses may be authorized to carry weapons and act as peace officers at all times or only during official duties, at the chief's discretion
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Reserve police officers without permanent licenses may only act as peace officers during actual discharge of official duties and after completing applicable training requirements
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Reserve police officers are not eligible for full-time employment benefits, pension funds for full-time officers, or exemption from private security regulations; takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the armed security officers required to be present at public schools and the appointment of reserve police officers by a school district police department.
Education
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025