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TX HB33

TX HB33
Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.

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Introduced
03/03/2025
In Committee
05/14/2025
Crossed Over
04/29/2025
Passed
06/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Uvalde Strong Act, comprehensively addresses school safety and emergency response, particularly in the context of active shooter incidents. The bill requires school districts and charter schools to have specific safety measures, including at least one breaching tool and ballistic shield at each campus, and mandates security reviews for new or renovated school facilities. It establishes new training and certification requirements for law enforcement, emergency medical services personnel, and public information officers, focusing on improving response protocols for critical incidents. The legislation creates a template for evaluating and reporting on active shooter responses, develops a guide for preparing for and responding to school emergencies, and requires the creation of mental health resource plans for first responders. Additionally, the bill mandates that local law enforcement agencies and emergency services providers conduct thorough evaluations and submit reports after active shooter incidents, and establishes mutual aid agreements between agencies. The bill aims to improve coordination, communication, and preparedness among various agencies and organizations to enhance school safety and emergency response capabilities, with most provisions set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (96)

Pete Flores (R)*,  Ryan Guillen (R)*,  Terri Leo-Wilson (R)*,  A.J. Louderback (R)*,  Don McLaughlin (R)*,  Joe Moody (D)*,  Daniel Alders (R),  Trent Ashby (R),  Jeffrey Barry (R),  Cecil Bell (R),  Keith Bell (R),  Paul Bettencourt (R),  Salman Bhojani (D),  César Blanco (D),  Greg Bonnen (R),  Brad Buckley (R),  Briscoe Cain (R),  David Cook (R),  Philip Cortez (D),  Tom Craddick (R),  Charles Cunningham (R),  Pat Curry (R),  Drew Darby (R),  Mano DeAyala (R),  Mark Dorazio (R),  Paul Dyson (R),  Caroline Fairly (R),  Lulu Flores (D),  James Frank (R),  Gary Gates (R),  Stan Gerdes (R),  Mary González (D),  Brent Hagenbuch (R),  Cody Harris (R),  Caroline Harris Davila (R),  Richard Hayes (R),  Hillary Hickland (R),  Adam Hinojosa (R),  Chuy Hinojosa (D),  Janis Holt (R),  Lacey Hull (R),  Helen Kerwin (R),  Ken King (R),  Stan Kitzman (R),  Lois Kolkhorst (R),  Marc LaHood (R),  Stan Lambert (R),  Brooks Landgraf (R),  Jeff Leach (R),  Mitch Little (R),  Janie Lopez (R),  Ray Lopez (D),  David Lowe (R),  J.M. Lozano (R),  John Lujan (R),  Shelley Luther (R),  Mando Martinez (D),  John McQueeney (R),  José Menéndez (D),  Will Metcalf (R),  Morgan Meyer (R),  Mayes Middleton (R),  Borris Miles (D),  Brent Money (R),  Eddie Morales (D),  Penny Morales Shaw (D),  Matt Morgan (R),  Sergio Muñoz (D),  Candy Noble (R),  Tom Oliverson (R),  Angelia Orr (R),  Tan Parker (R),  Jared Patterson (R),  Dennis Paul (R),  Angela Paxton (R),  Dade Phelan (R),  Mihaela Plesa (D),  Richard Raymond (D),  Keresa Richardson (R),  Ramon Romero (D),  Nate Schatzline (R),  Charles Schwertner (R),  Joanne Shofner (R),  Shelby Slawson (R),  John Smithee (R),  Valoree Swanson (R),  Senfronia Thompson (D),  Steve Toth (R),  Ellen Troxclair (R),  Gary VanDeaver (R),  Cody Vasut (R),  Denise Villalobos (R),  Wesley Virdell (R),  Royce West (D),  Trey Wharton (R),  Terry Wilson (R), 

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25 (on 06/20/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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