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TX HB605

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jolanda Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Harris County Hospital District would be granted authority to employ and commission peace officers, joining Dallas, Tarrant, Bexar, and El Paso County Hospital Districts which already have this power

  • Amends Section 281.057(a) of the Health and Safety Code to add Harris County Hospital District to the list of hospital districts authorized to commission peace officers

  • Updates Article 2A.001 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to officially recognize officers commissioned by the Harris County Hospital District board of managers as peace officers

  • Takes effect immediately if passed with two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the authority of the Harris County Hospital District to employ and commission peace officers.

Special Districts & Authorities

Last Action

Laid on the table subject to call

5/15/2025

Committee Referrals

County & Regional Government Subcommittee3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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