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Introduced
11/14/2022
11/14/2022
In Committee
05/01/2023
05/01/2023
Crossed Over
04/28/2023
04/28/2023
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th 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 to commission and employ as peace officers certain honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. armed forces who are legal permanent residents of the United States. Specifically, it adds a new section to the Local Government Code allowing such employment, and adds a new section to the Occupations Code requiring the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to issue peace officer licenses to these qualified veterans. The bill also directs the Commission to update its rules accordingly, and sets an effective date of September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs (on 05/01/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB278 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00278E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00278H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/HB00278H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00278I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00278I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00278I.pdf |
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