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TX HB1851
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Morales
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AI Summary
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Expands eligibility for surplus Department of Public Safety motor vehicles and law enforcement equipment to include school districts located in economically disadvantaged areas, in addition to municipal and county law enforcement agencies
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Texas Facilities Commission may transfer the surplus property at a negotiated price or other consideration if it determines the donation will benefit border security and efforts to combat transnational crime
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School districts receiving surplus property must use it exclusively for law enforcement duties performed by peace officers, school resource officers, or security personnel
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Recipients (both law enforcement agencies and school districts) are prohibited from selling the surplus property for at least two years after receiving it
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Effective date: September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the disposition of certain surplus motor vehicles and other law enforcement equipment by the Texas Facilities Commission to certain school districts.
Education
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025