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Introduced
02/26/2021
02/26/2021
In Committee
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Local Government Code to allow political subdivisions that employ peace officers to commission and employ as a peace officer a legal permanent resident of the United States who is an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. armed forces with at least two years of service before discharge. It also requires the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to issue a peace officer license to such veterans who meet the requirements. The bill directs the Commission to amend its rules to comply with these changes, which will take effect on September 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs (on 03/11/2021)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=SB837 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/SB00837I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/SB00837I.pdf |
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