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TX SB1858

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brent Hagenbuch

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "law enforcement agency" for the bulletproof vest and body armor grant program to include independent school districts that are authorized by law to employ peace officers

  • Amends Section 772.0075(a) of the Government Code to explicitly define "law enforcement agency" as any state agency or political subdivision agency authorized to employ peace officers

  • Passed the Texas Senate on May 12, 2025 with a vote of 30-0 and the House on May 28, 2025 with a vote of 132-9

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to eligibility for the bulletproof vest and body armor grant program.

Education

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs5/14/2025
Criminal Justice3/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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