Texas HB4502 amends court security provisions, including developing an all-hazards court security plan and increasing penalties for harassment of.

This bill makes several changes to Texas law regarding court security. It requires the development of an all-hazards court security plan by a court security committee. The committee is tasked with recommending the use of resources and expenditures for courthouse security, though it cannot direct the assignment of resources or expenditure of funds. The bill also increases the criminal penalties for offenses committed against court personnel or judges, classifying them as misdemeanors, state jail felonies, or third-degree felonies depending on the circumstances. Effective September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4502 amends court security provisions, including developing an all-hazards court security plan and increasing penalties for harassment of.

This bill makes several changes to Texas law regarding court security. It requires the development of an all-hazards court security plan by a court security committee. The committee is tasked with recommending the use of resources and expenditures for courthouse security, though it cannot direct the assignment of resources or expenditure of funds. The bill also increases the criminal penalties for offenses committed against court personnel or judges, classifying them as misdemeanors, state jail felonies, or third-degree felonies depending on the circumstances. Effective September 1, 2025.