Bill > HB1458

This bill modifies several sections of Texas law related to peace officers and school security, primarily focusing on expanding the types of armed security personnel who can be present in public schools. The bill amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to add new categories of peace officers, including reserve police officers appointed specifically for school district police departments. It allows school district boards of trustees to authorize their police chiefs to appoint reserve police officers, with the chief having discretion to determine their scope of duties and weapon carry permissions. The legislation specifies that these reserve officers can be called into service as needed to preserve peace and enforce laws, and they will have the same rights and duties as other peace officers while on active duty. However, the bill explicitly states that reserve police officers are not eligible for full-time employee benefits or pension funds, and they remain subject to existing private security regulations. The changes aim to provide school districts with more flexibility in staffing and maintaining security personnel, while also clearly defining the legal status and limitations of these reserve police officers.

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