Texas HB2101 mandates a study on unreported gunshots detected by technology in large municipalities.

Texas HB2101 requires the Department of Public Safety to contract with three municipal police departments in cities with populations over 500,000 to study unreported gunshots detected using technology. Each department must form a five-person committee to assist with the study. The study will detail the number of detected gunshots, investigation results, and resulting criminal charges. The police departments must submit their findings by September 1, 2026, and the department will report to the legislature by December 31, 2026. The act expires on September 1, 2027.

Texas HB2101 mandates a study on unreported gunshots detected by technology in large municipalities.

Texas HB2101 requires the Department of Public Safety to contract with three municipal police departments in cities with populations over 500,000 to study unreported gunshots detected using technology. Each department must form a five-person committee to assist with the study. The study will detail the number of detected gunshots, investigation results, and resulting criminal charges. The police departments must submit their findings by September 1, 2026, and the department will report to the legislature by December 31, 2026. The act expires on September 1, 2027.