Relating to the establishment of a law enforcement academy in Eagle Pass.

HB 4948 establishes a new law enforcement academy in Eagle Pass, Texas, under the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. The academy will provide basic, intermediate, and advanced training for officers, with specialized courses on border security, rural law enforcement, community policing, and mental health response. It requires specific facilities including training labs, simulation areas, driving courses, and a firearms range, and mandates collaboration with local universities like Sul Ross State University. The commission must submit an implementation plan by December 2026 and annually report graduation rates and training metrics to the legislature. This bill directly affects law enforcement officers seeking training and the commission responsible for overseeing the academy.