Related to monitoring domestic violence offenders through advanced tracking systems to enhance victim safety.

HB 1824, the Sharon Radebaugh Domestic Violence Protection Act, would require courts to mandate GPS tracking for high-risk domestic violence offenders released on bond or under protective orders. It defines high-risk offenders as those with violent histories, firearm use, or prior protective order violations, requiring real-time monitoring with automatic alerts to victims and law enforcement if offenders enter prohibited areas like the victim’s home or workplace. Victims would receive instant notifications via app, text, or email when violations occur, and the Texas Department of Public Safety would provide emergency resources through a victim assistance program. The bill also specifies that offenders pay for monitoring unless deemed indigent, in which case state-funded programs cover costs.