All Roll Calls
Yes: 109 • No: 43
TexasHB 2689th Legislature 2nd Called SessionHouse
Relating to contracting with law enforcement agencies in certain counties.
Sponsored By: Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Mano DeAyala, Sam Harless, Lacey Hull, Tom Oliverson, Mike Schofield
Signed by Governor
HARRIS COUNTYCity Government--Employees/OfficersCity Government--FinanceCounty Government--Employees/OfficersCounty Government--FinanceCounty Government--GeneralElections--GeneralFire Fighters & Police--GeneralLaw EnforcementProperty Interests--Property Owners AssociationSalaries & ExpensesCONSTABLESSHERIFFSCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Sheriffs and constables can contract policing in largest counties
In Texas counties with more than 3.3 million people, the sheriff and constables can sign contracts to provide law enforcement. They can contract with a local government, a property owners' association, or a landowner. Services can be only in or near the area that party manages or owns, and for people who live in or visit there. The sheriff or constable sets the contract terms, and the county commissioners court cannot block or change them. Constables' contracts must be within their precinct. The law takes effect on the 91st day after the legislative session ends.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Paul Bettencourt
Republican • Senate
Mano DeAyala
House
Sam Harless
House
Lacey Hull
House
Tom Oliverson
House
Mike Schofield
House
Cosponsors
Cecil Bell Jr.
House
Briscoe Cain
House
David Cook
House
Charles Cunningham
House
Jay Dean
House
Cody Harris
House
Joan Huffman
Republican • Senate
Terri Leo Wilson
House
Janie Lopez
House
Will Metcalf
House
Mayes Middleton
Republican • Senate
Dennis Paul
House
Valoree Swanson
House
Steve Toth
House
Trey Wharton
House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 8/27/2025
Record vote
Yes: 21 • No: 5
Senate vote • 8/27/2025
Record vote
Yes: 21 • No: 5
Senate vote • 8/27/2025
Record vote
Yes: 21 • No: 5
House vote • 8/27/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 8/27/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 8/27/2025
Record vote
Yes: 7 • No: 19
Senate vote • 8/27/2025
Record vote
Yes: 21 • No: 5
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Finance
Yes: 11 • No: 2 • Other: 1
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Intergovernmental Affairs
Yes: 7 • No: 2
Actions Timeline
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (December 4, 2025)
9/17/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
9/17/2025HouseSent to the Governor
8/28/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
8/28/2025SenateSigned in the House
8/28/2025HouseReported enrolled
8/28/2025HouseSenate passage reported
8/28/2025HouseRecord vote
8/27/2025SenatePassed
8/27/2025SenateRead 3rd time
8/27/2025SenateRecord vote
8/27/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
8/27/2025SenateRecord vote
8/27/2025SenatePassed to 3rd reading
8/27/2025SenateRecord vote
8/27/2025SenateAmendment fails of adoption
8/27/2025SenateAmendment(s) offered (FA1 Cook)
8/27/2025SenateRead 2nd time
8/27/2025SenateRecord vote
8/27/2025SenateRules suspended-Regular order of business
8/27/2025SenateCo-sponsor authorized
8/27/2025SenateOrdered not printed
8/27/2025SenatePrinting rule suspended
8/27/2025SenateReported favorably w/o amendments
8/27/2025SenateVote taken in committee
8/27/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
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