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TX HB2217

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Trey Wharton

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a grant program administered by the Criminal Justice Division to provide financial assistance to law enforcement agencies for purchasing and installing bullet-resistant components on peace officer vehicles

  • Eligible components include bullet-resistant windshields, side windows, rear windows, and door panels for motor vehicles used by officers in their official duties

  • Requires the Criminal Justice Division to establish eligibility criteria, application procedures, grant amount guidelines, evaluation procedures, and monitoring/compliance procedures

  • Law enforcement agencies receiving grants must provide proof of purchase and installation of the bullet-resistant components as soon as practicable after spending the funds

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025; passed the House 137-6 on April 29, 2025, and the Senate 31-0 on May 28, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to establishing a grant program to equip motor vehicles used by peace officers with certain bullet-resistant components.

State Finances

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice4/30/2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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