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TX HB4023

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Raymond

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the exemption from private security personnel licensing requirements for reserve peace officers performing guard, patrolman, or watchman duties

  • Reserve officers must be appointed by a state law enforcement agency or a law enforcement agency in the county where they perform security duties

  • Requires compensation to come solely from the state agency or political subdivision, and the chief administrative officer of the appointing agency must approve the duties

  • Limits the exemption to counties with a population between 250,000 and 650,000 that are adjacent to an international border

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the exemption of certain reserve peace officers from regulation as private security personnel.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Justice

5/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice5/12/2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs3/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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