House bill · 892

HB 40

Relating to the authority of sheriffs and constables to enter into contracts to provide law enforcement services in certain counties and county financial authority in relation to sheriffs and constables in certain counties.

Did not passOfficial record on TLO

Progress

6 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Aug 15
Referred to committee
Aug 21
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Intergovernmental Affairs
Aug 21, 2025 · House
Read first time
Aug 21, 2025 · House
Filed
Aug 15, 2025 · House

Authors

Mike SchofieldR

In committee

Intergovernmental Affairs
House
Referred Aug 21, 2025 · never reported

Topics

City Government: Finance County Government: Employees/Officers County Government: Finance Law Enforcement Political Subdivisions Property Interests: Property Owners Association Special Districts & Authorities: Miscellaneous Taxation: School District

Bill text

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HB 192Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties.	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	Sep 17, 2025Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 26Relating to contracting with law enforcement agencies in certain counties.	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	Sep 17, 2025Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SB 13Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.	Kevin SparksR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	Aug 20, 2025Referred to State Affairs