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TX SB1563

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jose Menendez

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to develop a training program for county jailers on interacting with veterans in the criminal justice system, in consultation with the Texas Veterans Commission

  • Adds the veteran interaction training as a mandatory component of the preparatory training program required for county jailer appointments, alongside the existing minimum 8 hours of mental health training

  • Applies to all county jailers regardless of when their license was issued, including those already licensed before the law takes effect

  • Currently licensed county jailers must complete the veteran interaction training by August 31, 2027

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025; passed the Senate 31-0 on April 2, 2025, and the House 96-44 on May 28, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to county jailer training on interacting with veterans in the criminal justice system.

Occupational Regulation

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

County & Regional Government Subcommittee4/9/2025
Criminal Justice3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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