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TX HB758

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Shaheen

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 37.0814(a) of the Education Code to clarify that school district boards of trustees must ensure at least one armed security officer is present during regular school hours at each campus where an instructional facility is located

  • Narrows the existing armed security officer requirement by specifying it applies to campuses with "instructional facilities" as defined by Section 46.001 of the Education Code, rather than all district campuses

  • School district boards retain authority to determine the appropriate total number of armed security officers for each campus

  • Requirements apply beginning with the 2025-2026 school year

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

Legislative Description

Relating to the requirement that an armed security officer be present at a school district campus.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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