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TX SB434
Bill
Status
5/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Borris Miles
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Harris County Hospital District board to employ and commission peace officers for the district, adding it to the list of hospital districts already granted this authority (Dallas, Tarrant, Bexar, and El Paso County Hospital Districts)
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Amends Section 281.057(a) of the Health and Safety Code to include Harris County Hospital District among districts permitted to have their own commissioned peace officers
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Updates Article 2A.001 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to officially recognize officers commissioned by the Harris County Hospital District as peace officers under Texas law
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Takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025
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Passed the Senate on April 24, 2025 (30-1 vote) and the House on May 16, 2025 (99-23 vote)
Legislative Description
Relating to the authority of the Harris County Hospital District to employ and commission peace officers.
Special Districts & Authorities
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
5/29/2025