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TX HB765
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jolanda Jones
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AI Summary
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Requires full-time peace officers (excluding reserve officers) employed by state or local law enforcement agencies to obtain and continuously maintain personal liability insurance covering damages from misconduct, including intentional or negligent acts committed while on duty
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Prohibits law enforcement agencies from employing peace officers who do not maintain the required liability insurance coverage
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Directs the Commissioner of Insurance to adopt rules establishing minimum coverage amounts sufficient to compensate a reasonable number of victims, with policies required to state compliance with the new law
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Commissioner of Insurance must adopt implementing rules by January 1, 2026
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Insurance requirement applies only to peace officers employed on or after September 1, 2026; act takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to liability insurance certain peace officers obtain for damages resulting from the officers' misconduct.
City Government
Last Action
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
3/5/2025