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TX HB1851

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Eddie Morales

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • School districts receiving surplus property must use it exclusively for law enforcement duties performed by peace officers, school resource officers, or security personnel

  • Recipients (both law enforcement agencies and school districts) are prohibited from selling the surplus property for at least two years after receiving it

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Economic Development4/29/2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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