Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB4548

Filed

3/12/25

Out of House Committee

Voted on by House

Out of Senate Committee

Voted on by Senate

Governor Action

Bill Becomes Law

Caption

Relating to assessment and reporting requirements regarding safety and security in public schools.

Impact

The bill introduces several amendments which grant the agency the authority to monitor the implementation of safety and security requirements, ensuring that schools are well-prepared to handle emergencies effectively. Notably, it removes specific stipulations regarding how schools must submit their information, thereby allowing them greater flexibility. This change is designed to streamline reports and adapt practices to the unique needs of each district, enabling a more effective response to any safety issues that arise.

Summary

House Bill 4548 seeks to amend the Texas Education Code to enhance the assessment and reporting requirements pertaining to safety and security in public schools. The bill specifically focuses on providing technical assistance to school districts in collaboration with the Texas School Safety Center and local law enforcement agencies. This involvement aims to ensure that districts have the necessary support for implementing and maintaining essential safety measures, including the reporting of incidents and compliance with security protocols.

Contention

A point of contention surrounding HB4548 includes the lack of specified procedures for conducting threat assessments and other security practices, which some may interpret as a potential gap in accountability and uniformity across districts. Critics may argue that without prescribed methods, there's variability in how schools approach safety, possibly leading to disparities in preparedness and response to threats. Nevertheless, proponents argue this may empower districts to develop tailored solutions that align with their specific safety challenges and community contexts.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB450

Requires mandatory reporting of school threats and provides for physical security school assessments for K-12 schools. (8/1/26) (RR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

TX SB1255

Public schools; safety; reporting requirements

TX SB930

In student supports, further providing for definitions; in school safety and security, further prov iding for definitions, for School Safety and Security Committee, for school safety and security assessment providers, for School Safety and Security Grant Program, for school safety and security coordinator, for school safety and security training and for reporting and memorandum of understanding; in school security, further providing for training, for school resource officers, for school security guards and for duties of commission; in Safe2Say Program, further providing for intent, for definitions, for Safe2Say Program and for annual report; in threat assessment, further providing for definitions, for threat assessment teams and for threat assessment guidelines, training and information materials; and making editorial changes.

TX SB1143

Public schools; safety; reporting requirements

TX HB1010

Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including measures related to certain student records and conduct.

TX HB121

Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, the composition of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center, and public school safety and security requirements and resources.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.