Relating to active shooter events and other emergencies, including certain accreditations of law enforcement agencies that respond to such emergencies.
SB 2862 requires law enforcement agencies in Texas municipalities, counties, school districts, and institutions of higher education to adopt detailed written policies for responding to active shooter emergencies. These policies must be based on current best practices and apply specifically to active shooter events and other emergencies. The bill directly affects these local law enforcement agencies by mandating standardized response protocols. It does not change existing laws for schools or charter schools, though Section 2 of the bill amends Education Code provisions related to charter school compliance with other education regulations.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Apr 7, 2025
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