All Roll Calls
Yes: 299 • No: 0
TexasHB 324889th Legislature Regular SessionHouse
Relating to the authority of a defense base development authority to employ and commission peace officers.
Sponsored By: Philip Cortez, Mark Dorazio, Pete Flores (Republican), Ray Lopez, John Lujan
Signed by Governor
Law EnforcementMilitary & VeteransSpecial Districts & Authorities--MiscellaneousPEACE OFFICERS
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Defense base authorities can hire peace officers
Texas law lets a defense base development authority’s board hire and commission peace officers. They can prevent or stop state or local law violations tied to port functions, facilities, and operations. Their jurisdiction covers property the authority owns or controls. Within that area, they have the powers granted by Chapter 14 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Philip Cortez
House
Mark Dorazio
House
Pete Flores
Republican • Senate
Ray Lopez
House
John Lujan
House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/9/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/9/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 4/30/2025
Record vote
Yes: 133 • No: 0
House vote • 4/29/2025
Record vote
Yes: 148 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Criminal Justice
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
5/24/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
5/24/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/13/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/12/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/12/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/12/2025HouseSenate passage reported
5/9/2025HouseRecord vote
5/9/2025SenatePassed
5/9/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/9/2025SenateRecord vote
5/9/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/9/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/9/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
5/9/2025SenateRules suspended-Regular order of business
5/9/2025SenatePlaced on intent calendar
5/9/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
5/7/2025SenateRecommended for local & uncontested calendar
5/7/2025SenateReported favorably w/o amendments
5/7/2025SenateVote taken in committee
5/6/2025SenateTestimony taken in committee
5/6/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/6/2025SenateScheduled for public hearing on . . .
5/6/2025SenateReferred to Criminal Justice
5/1/2025SenateRead first time
5/1/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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