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House Bill 792 allows some Cities to employ revised work schedules for police dispatchers.

House bill 929 deals with police body cameras and circumstances in which they may be switched off.
House Bill 558 requires officers to take blood/breath samples from persons arrested in certain circumstances (deal-
ing with serious accidents caused by a DWI suspect).

House Bill 957 firearm suppressors not subject to Federal regulation are no longer illegal under Texas law.

House Bill 1069 allows certain first responders to carry handguns and prescribes training for same.

House Bill 1156 creates the offense of financial abuse of the elderly.

House Bill 1758 regulates (limits) the use of force by a drone deployed by law enforcement.

House Bill 1694 creates defenses for certain drug offenders in circumstances where emergency medical assistance
has been called (This one requires close reading and will likely require substantial on-scene investigation by ar-
resting officers).

House Bill 1419 adds data entry requirements in missing children investigations.
House Bill 2366 creates an offense for endangering or injuring law enforcement officers with fireworks.

House Bill 2462 adds to the procedures required in response to reports of sexual assault.

House Bill 2622 prohibits enforcement of certain Federal firearms regulations by Texas officers.

House Bill 3363 relates to procedures for search warrants for electronic information and emergency disclosure of
certain information.

House Bill 3665 expands the definition of a bicycle.

House Bill 3712 adds required training (mostly regarding use of force) and requires model policies.

Senate Bill 20 regulates a hotel’s ability to restrict handgun carry and possession.

Senate Bill 24 enhances and clarifies the ability of law enforcement agencies to review applicant material during
background investigations.

Senate Bill 69 restricts use of force by officers (consistent with House Bill 3712 above).

Senate Bill 111 requires disclosures by law enforcement agencies to prosecutors to comply with Brady obligations.

Senate Bill 112 mandates that search warrant affidavits are now public record.

Senate Bill 198 lays out procedures for weapon proficiency certificates issued to retired officers.

Senate Bill 530 adds internet postings to the harassment offense.

Senate Bill 768 adds a penalty group for fentanyl.

Senate Bill 1047 allows execution of a blood specimen search warrant in adjacent counties to that in which the war-
rant was issued.

Senate Bill 1056 creates the offense of making a false report to induce an emergency response (swatting).

Senate Bill 1359 requires mental health leave for officers after traumatic experiences.

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