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TX HB2242

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Harold Dutton

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates constables as "final policy makers" on law enforcement decisions for their county specifically for purposes of federal civil rights lawsuits brought under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983

  • Amends Section 86.021 of the Local Government Code by adding a new subsection addressing constable authority in the context of civil rights litigation

  • Applies only to causes of action that accrue on or after the effective date, meaning pending or existing cases are not affected

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to policy-making authority of constables for the purpose of a federal civil rights action.

County Government

Last Action

Received from the House

5/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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