SB 281 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the retention and required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression.

SB 281 requires Texas municipalities and political subdivisions to retain police complaints alleging official oppression (under Texas Penal Code §39.03) for at least five years after an officer leaves employment. It mandates creating an abstract of each complaint that must be kept permanently, and ensures these records are publicly disclosable under Texas public information law - overriding any conflicting local policies or agreements. The bill directly affects police departments, officers (through their complaint records), and the public, who gain access to these historical records. Key provisions include mandatory retention periods, indefinite abstract storage, and explicit public disclosure requirements for these specific complaints.
Sub-Topics: Policing
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Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 12, 2024 Last action Feb 3, 2025
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