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TexasHB 426489th Legislature Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to creation of a grant program for certain peace officers who hold a master proficiency certificate.

Sponsored By: Cole Hefner, Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Labor--Workforce DevelopmentLaw EnforcementOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsSalaries & ExpensesState EmployeesState Finances--Management & ControlPEACE OFFICERSCOMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXASCRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

$6,500 pay grants for eligible Texas officers

Beginning September 1, 2025, Texas law creates a grant program funded only by money specifically set aside for it. Each grant provides $6,500 to an employing law enforcement agency solely to increase one eligible officer's pay. Each officer is limited to one award. Officers must work full time and hold a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement master proficiency certificate issued September 1, 2025, or later. They must also meet any extra eligibility rules set by the Texas Criminal Justice Division. The agency can apply for the officer, or the officer can apply with the agency's consent. When the program is established, the division must set procedures to process and review applications and monitor grant use.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Cole Hefner

    House

  • Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 478 • No: 82

House vote • 5/28/2025

Record vote

Yes: 98 • No: 39

Senate vote • 5/26/2025

Record vote

Yes: 28 • No: 3

Senate vote • 5/26/2025

Record vote

Yes: 28 • No: 3

Senate vote • 5/26/2025

Record vote

Yes: 28 • No: 3

Senate vote • 5/26/2025

Record vote

Yes: 28 • No: 3

House vote • 5/2/2025

Record vote

Yes: 115 • No: 17

House vote • 5/1/2025

Record vote

Yes: 130 • No: 12

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Finance

Yes: 13 • No: 2

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective on 9/1/25

    6/20/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/31/2025House

  4. Signed in the Senate

    5/31/2025Senate

  5. Signed in the House

    5/30/2025House

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/29/2025House

  7. House concurs in Senate amendment(s)-reported

    5/28/2025Senate

  8. Text of Senate Amendment(s)

    5/28/2025House

  9. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

    5/28/2025House

  10. Record vote (RV#3992)

    5/28/2025House

  11. House concurs in Senate amendment(s)

    5/28/2025House

  12. Senate Amendments Analysis distributed

    5/27/2025House

  13. Senate Amendments distributed

    5/27/2025House

  14. Senate passage as amended reported

    5/26/2025House

  15. Record vote

    5/26/2025Senate

  16. Passed

    5/26/2025Senate

  17. Read 3rd time

    5/26/2025Senate

  18. Record vote

    5/26/2025Senate

  19. Three day rule suspended

    5/26/2025Senate

  20. Record vote

    5/26/2025Senate

  21. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

    5/26/2025Senate

  22. Record vote

    5/26/2025Senate

  23. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

    5/26/2025Senate

  24. Placed on intent calendar

    5/26/2025Senate

  25. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/25/2025Senate

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