All Roll Calls
Yes: 285 • No: 14
TexasSB 218089th Legislature Regular SessionSenate
Relating to requiring a certification for peace officers to conduct certain polygraph examinations.
Sponsored By: Pete Flores (Republican), Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Carrie Isaac
Signed by Governor
Criminal Procedure--GeneralLaw EnforcementOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsPEACE OFFICERSPOLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONSLAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Officers need certification for polygraph exams
The law takes effect September 1, 2025. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement must adopt rules as soon as practicable after that date. Beginning January 1, 2027, officers and their employing agencies must meet training, testing, and certification standards for covered polygraph exams. These include preemployment exams for jobs requiring a Texas law-enforcement license and exams in investigations involving a peace officer. Officers must apply, complete commission-approved training, and pass a commission-administered exam on investigative polygraphy. The commission must certify officers who apply and meet these requirements.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Pete Flores
Republican • Senate
Brent Hagenbuch
Republican • Senate
Carrie Isaac
House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/20/2025
Record vote
Yes: 136 • No: 9
House vote • 5/19/2025
Record vote
Yes: 134 • No: 5
Senate vote • 4/16/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/16/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Criminal Justice
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
5/30/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
5/30/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/21/2025HouseSigned in the House
5/21/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/21/2025SenateReported enrolled
5/20/2025SenateHouse passage reported
5/20/2025SenateStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/20/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#3036)
5/20/2025HousePassed
5/20/2025HouseRead 3rd time
5/20/2025HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/19/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#2966)
5/19/2025HousePassed to 3rd reading
5/19/2025HouseRead 2nd time
5/19/2025HousePlaced on General State Calendar
5/19/2025HouseConsidered in Calendars
5/15/2025HouseCommittee report sent to Calendars
5/9/2025HouseCommittee report distributed
5/8/2025HouseComte report filed with Committee Coordinator
5/8/2025HouseReported favorably w/o amendment(s)
5/1/2025HouseConsidered in formal meeting
5/1/2025HouseReferred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
4/22/2025HouseRead first time
4/22/2025HouseReceived from the Senate
4/17/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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