HB3120

Relating to certain duties of the owner or operator of a residential child detention facility.

Vetoed·6/22/25

Texas HB3120 mandates background checks for personnel at child detention facilities funded by the state.

Texas HB3120 requires residential child detention facilities to conduct criminal history background checks on all personnel if at least 10% of their operating expenses come from the state. If the facility fails to conduct these checks, it becomes ineligible for state funding until an audit is conducted and its results are made public. The bill also mandates that these facilities enter into a memorandum of understanding with local authorities, requiring them to report illnesses, provide health prevention plans, and submit compliance and safety inspection reports.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Passed

Calendar

May 19, 2025

2:00 PM

Senate Local Government Committee Hearing

Apr 14, 2025

8:00 AM

House State Affairs Committee Hearing

History

Jun 22, 2025

Vetoed by the Governor

May 28, 2025

Sent to the Governor

May 27, 2025

House

Signed in the House