Relating to an honorably retired peace officer serving as an armed security officer at a public school.
HB 1833 amends Texas Education Code Section 37.0814(b) to allow honorably retired peace officers to serve as armed security officers at public schools. It directly affects retired peace officers who meet state-defined eligibility under Government Code Section 614.121. The bill adds retired officers to the list of qualifying roles - including active school district peace officers, school resource officers, and commissioned security personnel - without creating new requirements. The change takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to public school security positions.
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Introduced Mar 14, 2025
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Gary VanDeaver
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