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TX SB2580
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kelly Hancock
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AI Summary
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Lowers the population threshold for county sheriff's departments to qualify as a "designated law enforcement office or agency" from 3.3 million to 500,000 residents
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Expands which sheriff's departments can install and use tracking equipment and access certain communications under Chapter 18B of the Code of Criminal Procedure
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Retains existing designations for police departments in municipalities with 200,000+ population and inspector general offices of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Texas Juvenile Justice Department
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Passed the Senate 30-1 on May 1, 2025, and the House 139-2 on May 23, 2025
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the definition of a designated law enforcement office or agency for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
County Government
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025