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Introduced
01/25/2019
01/25/2019
In Committee
05/14/2019
05/14/2019
Crossed Over
05/10/2019
05/10/2019
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019
05/27/2019
Introduced Session
86th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Local Government Code and Occupations Code to allow political subdivisions in Texas to commission and employ as peace officers legal permanent residents of the United States who are honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. armed forces. It also requires the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to issue peace officer licenses to such veterans who meet the requirements. The bill aims to expand the pool of eligible candidates for peace officer positions in Texas to include certain veterans, even if they are not U.S. citizens.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
Rick Miller (R)*,
Leo Pacheco (D)*,
Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos (D)*,
Hubert Vo (D)*,
Ray Lopez (D),
Mando Martinez (D),
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs (on 05/14/2019)
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