Texas HB765 requires peace officers to obtain liability insurance for damages from misconduct.

Texas HB765 amends the Government Code to mandate that peace officers, excluding reserve officers, obtain and maintain liability insurance for damages resulting from misconduct. This applies to officers employed by law enforcement agencies and entitled to full-time benefits. The commissioner of insurance will set minimum coverage amounts and require policies to state they comply with this section. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies to officers hired after September 1, 2026.

Texas HB765 requires peace officers to obtain liability insurance for damages from misconduct.

Texas HB765 amends the Government Code to mandate that peace officers, excluding reserve officers, obtain and maintain liability insurance for damages resulting from misconduct. This applies to officers employed by law enforcement agencies and entitled to full-time benefits. The commissioner of insurance will set minimum coverage amounts and require policies to state they comply with this section. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies to officers hired after September 1, 2026.