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TX SB1957
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brent Hagenbuch
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AI Summary
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Defines "civilian oversight board" as a municipal board or office established to provide oversight, monitoring, or investigations of firefighters, police officers, or their departments by members of the public who are not firefighters or police officers
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Prohibits any person convicted of a felony offense from serving on a civilian oversight board
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Prohibits any person placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for a felony offense from serving on a civilian oversight board
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Amends Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code (Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service) by adding Section 143.091
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Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative approval, otherwise September 1, 2025; passed the Senate 23-8 and the House 100-38
Legislative Description
Relating to the eligibility of a person to serve on a civilian oversight board.
Occupational Regulation
Last Action
Effective immediately
6/20/2025