Texas HB881 establishes a progressive disciplinary matrix for police officer misconduct in certain municipalities.

Texas HB881 amends the Local Government Code to require public employers to implement a progressive disciplinary matrix for municipal police officers. This matrix includes standards for disciplinary actions related to the use of force and evaluating the level of discipline. The Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute must develop a model progressive disciplinary matrix and associated training materials, which will be disseminated to law enforcement agencies and civil service commissions by January 1, 2026.

Texas HB881 establishes a progressive disciplinary matrix for police officer misconduct in certain municipalities.

Texas HB881 amends the Local Government Code to require public employers to implement a progressive disciplinary matrix for municipal police officers. This matrix includes standards for disciplinary actions related to the use of force and evaluating the level of discipline. The Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute must develop a model progressive disciplinary matrix and associated training materials, which will be disseminated to law enforcement agencies and civil service commissions by January 1, 2026.