HB192

Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties.

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Texas HB192 regulates funding and contracting for law enforcement in counties with populations over 3.3 million.

Texas HB192 amends the Local Government Code to establish specific rules for counties with populations exceeding 3.3 million. It prohibits these counties from transferring funds from the offices of sheriff or constable to the general revenue fund or other county accounts. Additionally, it restricts counties from prohibiting these offices from entering into contracts for law enforcement services. The bill also mandates that any money received from such contracts must be credited to the respective office and cannot be used for other county purposes.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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5 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Aug 27, 2025

5:00 PM

Senate Finance Committee Hearing

History

Sep 17, 2025

Signed by the Governor

Sep 17, 2025

Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 4, 2025

Aug 28, 2025

House

Senate passage reported