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TX HB121

Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, the composition of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center, and public school safety and security requirements and resources.

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Introduced
03/13/2025
In Committee
05/26/2025
Crossed Over
04/23/2025
Passed
05/31/2025
Dead

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, the composition of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center, and public school safety and security requirements and resources.

AI Summary

This bill addresses comprehensive school safety measures in Texas, making several key changes to education and criminal procedure codes. It expands the definition of peace officers to include Texas Education Agency inspectors, modifies requirements for school district emergency operations plans, and enhances safety protocols. The bill requires school districts to provide more detailed emergency response maps to local law enforcement and emergency services, mandates enhanced training for security personnel, and requires school districts to include provisions for safety during extracurricular activities. It also updates the Texas School Safety Center's board of directors by adding a public junior college administrator and reduces the number of public members. Additionally, the bill requires school districts to provide safety information to parents at least three times per school year and establishes new requirements for threat assessments involving students with special education needs. The legislation aims to improve school safety by providing more comprehensive guidelines, increasing coordination between schools and emergency services, and ensuring more robust safety training and protocols. The changes will take effect with the 2025-2026 school year, giving districts time to implement the new requirements.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Sent to the Governor (on 06/02/2025)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB121
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB00121F.htm
Fiscal Note (Enrolled) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00121F.htm
Senate Amendment (S 2) F2-Hancock https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/amendments/html/HB00121S2F2.HTM
Senate Amendment (S 2) F1-Nichols https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/amendments/html/HB00121S2F1.HTM
Fiscal Note (Senate Amendments Printing) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00121A.htm
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB00121S.htm
Analysis (Engrossed) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB00121E.htm
Fiscal Note (Engrossed) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00121E.htm
House Amendment (H 3) 1-Luther https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/amendments/html/HB00121H31.HTM
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB00121E.htm
House Amendment to Amendment (H 2) 2-Toth https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/amendments/html/HB00121H22.HTM
House Amendment (H 2) 1-Luther https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/amendments/html/HB00121H21.HTM
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB00121H.htm
Analysis (House Committee Report) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB00121H.htm
Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00121H.htm
Fiscal Note (Introduced) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00121I.htm
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB00121I.htm
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