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HB 1833

AN ACT relating to an honorably retired peace officer serving as an armed

House Bill • VanDeaver
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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

Allows honorably retired peace officers to serve as armed security officers in public schools, expanding the pool of qualified security personnel. Retired officers must meet specific criteria defined in the Texas Government Code to be eligible for these positions. The law will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving school districts additional options for campus security staffing.

Subject Areas

Education--Primary & Secondary--General Minors--Health & Safety Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions PEACE OFFICERS Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel

Bill Text

relating to an honorably retired peace officer serving as an armed
security officer at a public school.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Section 37.0814(b), Education Code, is amended
(b)  A security officer described by Subsection (a) must be:
(1)  a school district peace officer;
(2)  a school resource officer; [or]
(3)  a commissioned peace officer employed as security
personnel under Section 37.081; or
(4)  an honorably retired peace officer, as that term
is defined by Section 614.121, Government Code.
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Bill Sponsors

Legislators who authored or co-sponsored this bill.

Gary VanDeaver

Gary VanDeaver

Primary Author
R House District 1

Bill History

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Bill filed: AN ACT relating to an honorably retired peace officer serving as an armed

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