88th Legislation

HB 03 Effective September 1, 2023

Caption: Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the development and implementation of purchases relating to and funding for public school safety and security requirements and the provision of safety-related resources.

The bill adds new Education Code, Chapter 37, Section 37.0814, requiring each school district to have at least one armed peace officer present during regular school hours at each district campus.

Authorizes school districts to contract with private security guard companies (to supplement the required peace officers). Repeals the requirement that armed security personnel be commissioned peace officers.

HB 1133 Effective September 1, 2023

Caption: Relating to an exemption from the application of the Private Security Act for volunteer security services provided at certain places or events.

HB 3424 Effective September 1, 2023

Caption: Relating to the eligibility and training requirements for commissioned security officers and personal protection officers.