Reported violent and property crime, police reporting coverage, and Texas public-safety context.
Reported violent-crime rate397.8 per 100k2024 · #17 of 50 · highest first
Reported property-crime rate2,073.2 per 100k2024 · #9 of 50 · highest first
Police population reporting coverage99.3%2024 · #25 of 50 · highest first
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Texas · 2024: 397.8 per 100k · Rank #17 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: Not available
FactVote sums the 12 monthly state offense rates returned by the FBI Crime Data Explorer for each calendar year. The accompanying coverage value is the mean of the 12 monthly population-coverage percentages returned with the same query. These are crimes reported to law enforcement, not all crimes that occurred. Texas exceeded 97% average monthly population coverage in every year shown, but participation still varies by month and agency. Reporting systems, agency participation, and later revisions can change the published series. Annual observations use December 31; monthly observations use the first of the month. Lines connect consecutive readings and do not supply values between them. Missing observations break the lines.
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Texas · 2024397.8 per 100k
Texas rank#17among all 50 states
U.S. benchmarkNot availableSame measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Reported violent-crime rate
FactVote sums the 12 monthly state offense rates returned by the FBI Crime Data Explorer for each calendar year. The accompanying coverage value is the mean of the 12 monthly population-coverage percentages returned with the same query.
These are crimes reported to law enforcement, not all crimes that occurred. Texas exceeded 97% average monthly population coverage in every year shown, but participation still varies by month and agency. Reporting systems, agency participation, and later revisions can change the published series.
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Texas Reported violent-crime rate history
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2015
412.5 per 100k
2016
435.3 per 100k
2017
439.3 per 100k
2018
416.7 per 100k
2019
426.9 per 100k
2020
458.4 per 100k
2021
460.2 per 100k
2022
442.1 per 100k
2023
416.1 per 100k
2024
397.8 per 100k
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Texas · 397.8 per 100k2024 · Rank #17 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Reported violent-crime rate · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
New Mexico
744.7 per 100k
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#2
Alaska
731.9 per 100k
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#3
Tennessee
604.3 per 100k
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#4
Arkansas
589.6 per 100k
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#5*
Louisiana
504.5 per 100k
82.0% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#6
Colorado
486.8 per 100k
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#7
California
478.4 per 100k
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#8
Kansas
474.7 per 100k
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#9
Missouri
472.7 per 100k
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#10
Michigan
442.6 per 100k
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#11
South Carolina
440.8 per 100k
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#12
Arizona
433 per 100k
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#13
Oklahoma
429.3 per 100k
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#14
Montana
428 per 100k
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#15
Maryland
425.9 per 100k
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#16
Nevada
408.6 per 100k
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#17
Texas · your comparison
397.8 per 100k
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#18
New York
392.2 per 100k
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#19
North Carolina
382.9 per 100k
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#20
Alabama
380.8 per 100k
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#21
Delaware
368.4 per 100k
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#22*
South Dakota
356.9 per 100k
89.6% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#23*
Indiana
349.2 per 100k
87.2% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#24
Oregon
341.1 per 100k
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#25
Washington
331.8 per 100k
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#26
Georgia
328 per 100k
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#27
Massachusetts
317.9 per 100k
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#28
Ohio
311.9 per 100k
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#29
Illinois
294.5 per 100k
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#30
Wisconsin
287.6 per 100k
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#31
West Virginia
263.8 per 100k
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#32*
Florida
262 per 100k
81.0% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#33
Minnesota
259.4 per 100k
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#34
North Dakota
258 per 100k
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#35
Pennsylvania
251.3 per 100k
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#36
Iowa
247.2 per 100k
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#37
Utah
237.8 per 100k
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#38
Idaho
236.6 per 100k
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#39
Hawaii
230.3 per 100k
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#40
Vermont
227.1 per 100k
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#41
Kentucky
226.7 per 100k
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#42
Nebraska
224.6 per 100k
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#43
Virginia
223.7 per 100k
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#44
New Jersey
221.9 per 100k
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#45*
Mississippi
219.6 per 100k
65.1% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#46*
Wyoming
212.5 per 100k
89.9% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#47
Rhode Island
154.9 per 100k
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#48
Connecticut
139.2 per 100k
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#49
New Hampshire
112.3 per 100k
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#50
Maine
102.6 per 100k
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Violent offenses reported in Texas per 100,000 residents under the categories and statewide total published in the 2025 Crime in Texas report, including aggravated assault, robbery, rape, murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, and the report's human-trafficking categories.
This source snapshot keeps its own definition and period. A rank shown elsewhere applies only to that comparison’s measure and period.
Reported 2025 violent crime
Total offenses
110,113
Aggravated-assault rate
242.56 per 100,000
Robbery rate
52.41 per 100,000
Method and limitations
Texas Department of Public Safety compilation of law-enforcement data submitted through the state's Uniform Crime Reporting program.
Reported crime excludes incidents not reported to or recorded by law enforcement.
Agency participation, reporting practices, and later revisions can affect the totals; the statewide rate is not an individual's probability of victimization.
Property offenses reported to law enforcement per 100,000 residents in participating jurisdictions.
This source snapshot keeps its own definition and period. A rank shown elsewhere applies only to that comparison’s measure and period.
Method and limitations
FactVote sums the 12 monthly state offense rates returned by the FBI Crime Data Explorer for each calendar year. The accompanying coverage value is the mean of the 12 monthly population-coverage percentages returned with the same query.
These are crimes reported to law enforcement, not all crimes that occurred.
Texas exceeded 97% average monthly population coverage in every year shown, but participation still varies by month and agency.
Reporting systems, agency participation, and later revisions can change the published series.
Average monthly population coverage in 2024 was 99.3%; this is not complete statewide reporting.
Firearm deaths include suicide, homicide, and other intents. Mortality is separate from reported crime.
Texas · 20244,389
Texas rank#1among all 50 states
U.S. benchmarkNot availableSame measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Firearm deaths
Deaths with firearm injury recorded as the cause, all intents.
Counts reflect population size. They do not measure shootings, crimes, or the effect of a policy.
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Texas · 4,3892024 · Rank #1 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Firearm deaths · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Texas · your comparison
4,389
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#2
Florida
3,191
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#3
California
2,853
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#4
Georgia
1,985
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#5
North Carolina
1,835
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#6
Ohio
1,745
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#7
Pennsylvania
1,624
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#8
Illinois
1,563
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#9
Tennessee
1,448
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#10
Arizona
1,331
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#11
Missouri
1,234
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#12
Michigan
1,228
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#13
Alabama
1,212
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#14
Indiana
1,196
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#15
Virginia
1,153
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#16
South Carolina
1,064
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#17
Louisiana
1,031
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#18
Colorado
961
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#19
Washington
915
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#20
New York
896
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#21
Kentucky
870
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#22
Mississippi
810
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#23
Oklahoma
794
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#24
Wisconsin
735
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#25
Maryland
716
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#26
Oregon
663
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#27
Arkansas
638
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#28
Minnesota
582
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#28
Nevada
582
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#30
New Mexico
563
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#31
Utah
454
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#32
Kansas
446
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#33
New Jersey
393
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#34
Iowa
389
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#35
Idaho
331
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#36
Massachusetts
287
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#37
West Virginia
281
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#38
Montana
247
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#39
Connecticut
224
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#40
Nebraska
218
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#41
Alaska
182
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#42
Maine
181
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#43
South Dakota
159
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#44
New Hampshire
152
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#45
Wyoming
143
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#46
Delaware
123
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#47
North Dakota
95
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#48
Vermont
76
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#49
Hawaii
56
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#50
Rhode Island
55
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1510 of 1510 reviewed Texas actions · newest first
Aug 20, 2026 · H.R.309 · National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act · Committee actionU.S. Congress · Texas delegation · H.R.309
National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act
Aug 20, 2026 · Committee action
Rep. Troy E. Nehls · Sponsored
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National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act. [sic] This bill temporarily directs the Department of the Interior to award a grant to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund for the expenses associated with operating and enhancing the community outreach, public education, and officer safety and wellness programs of the National Law Enforcement Museum.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 658.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act. [sic] This bill temporarily directs the Department of the Interior to award a grant to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund for the expenses associated with operating and enhancing the community outreach, public education, and officer safety and wellness programs of the National Law Enforcement Museum.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Aug 10, 2026 · H.R.10076 · Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 · IntroducedU.S. Congress · Texas delegation · H.R.10076
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
Aug 10, 2026 · Introduced
Rep. Michael T. McCaul · Sponsored
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Imposition of sanctions on certain persons affiliated with or supporting the Government of the Russian Federation (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the President shall— (1) review any persons and vessels that may be described in subsection (b); and (2) after conducting that review— (A) impose the sanctions described in subsection (e) with respect to any persons the President determines are described in subsection (b); and (B) identify…
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Rules, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Imposition of sanctions on certain persons affiliated with or supporting the Government of the Russian Federation (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the President shall— (1) review any persons and vessels that may be described in subsection (b); and (2) after conducting that review— (A) impose the sanctions described in subsection (e) with respect to any persons the President determines are described in subsection (b); and (B) identify…
Protecting the right to the free exercise of religion (a) Definitions and rules (1) Definitions In this section: (A) Disrupt The term disrupt, used with respect to conduct and a scheduled religious service, means conduct that meaningfully interferes with the ability of people to participate in the scheduled religious service, to the extent that the conduct causes a substantial interruption to the service’s normal operation. (B) House of worship The term house of worship means a defined parcel of property or other…
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Protecting the right to the free exercise of religion (a) Definitions and rules (1) Definitions In this section: (A) Disrupt The term disrupt, used with respect to conduct and a scheduled religious service, means conduct that meaningfully interferes with the ability of people to participate in the scheduled religious service, to the extent that the conduct causes a substantial interruption to the service’s normal operation. (B) House of worship The term house of worship means a defined parcel of property or other…
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Jul 28, 2026 · Investigation or subpoena · Attorney General Paxton’s Cold Case Unit Identifies Remains of Kristen Galvan, Houston-Area Trafficking Victim Missing for Over Six Years · Official action recordedTexas agencies · Investigation or subpoena
Attorney General Paxton’s Cold Case Unit Identifies Remains of Kristen Galvan, Houston-Area Trafficking Victim Missing for Over Six Years
Jul 28, 2026 · Official action recorded
KEN PAXTON · Issued
FactVote reviewed summary
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit has identified the remains of Kristen Galvan, a Houston-area teen who went missing in January 2020 after becoming a victim of human trafficking. Her case remained unsolved until Attorney General Paxton launched an advanced DNA investigation.
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The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Her case remained unsolved until Attorney General Paxton launched an advanced DNA investigation. “I launched my Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit to secure justice for victims and to provide closure to families whose lives have been forever changed by violent crime,” said Attorney General Paxton. “Right now, I ask every Texan to join me in praying for Kristen Galvan’s family during this unimaginably difficult time.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Jul 27, 2026 · S.4723 · Eliminate PRC Organized Crime Act · Committee actionU.S. Congress · Texas delegation · S.4723
Eliminate PRC Organized Crime Act
Jul 27, 2026 · Committee action
Sen. John Cornyn · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
establish a program to provide assistance to strengthen the capacity of law enforcement agencies in Latin America and the Caribbean to prosecute PRC organized criminal groups and PRC government-linked organizations engaged in criminal activity..July 27, 2026Reported with an amendment and an amendment to the title
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 518.
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The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
establish a program to provide assistance to strengthen the capacity of law enforcement agencies in Latin America and the Caribbean to prosecute PRC organized criminal groups and PRC government-linked organizations engaged in criminal activity..July 27, 2026Reported with an amendment and an amendment to the title
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Jul 27, 2026 · S.4009 · Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act · Committee actionU.S. Congress · Texas delegation · S.4009
Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act
Jul 27, 2026 · Committee action
Sen. Ted Cruz · Sponsored
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Imposition of sanctions with respect to forced organ harvesting within the People’s Republic of China (a) Imposition of sanctions The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (c) with respect to each foreign person included in the most recent list submitted under subsection (b). (b) List of persons (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a list of foreign persons that the…
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506.
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The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Imposition of sanctions with respect to forced organ harvesting within the People’s Republic of China (a) Imposition of sanctions The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (c) with respect to each foreign person included in the most recent list submitted under subsection (b). (b) List of persons (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a list of foreign persons that the…
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Explore statements about crime, victimization, policing and criminal justice from FactVote’s Texas candidate profiles. Compare candidates within each recorded race, with each person’s matching statements kept together. These are candidate and campaign statements, not verified outcomes.
84 statements from 33 candidates
2026 Texas Attorney General — General Election
1 candidate with matching statements · 1 statement
As Comptroller, Shehla would challenge both the legality and the wisdom of this program. Texas Sheriff's must remain independent. Our Sheriff’s offices should be run exclusively for the benefit of local Texans, not as an arm of federal law enforcement. That’s just un-Texan.
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As Comptroller, Shehla would challenge both the legality and the wisdom of this program. Texas Sheriff's must remain independent. Our Sheriff’s offices should be run exclusively for the benefit of local Texans, not as an arm of federal law enforcement. That’s just un-Texan.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 23, 2026
Jenn is not anti-war; she is anti-senseless wars. Texas military and law enforcement resources must be mission-focused on Texas. She would not hesitate to call forth the state militia to repel invasion and protect the frontier from hostile incursions, foreign or domestic. Coordinated hostilities hav…
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Source topic or question: Water & Rural Texas
Candidate campaign source
Jenn is not anti-war; she is anti-senseless wars. Texas military and law enforcement resources must be mission-focused on Texas. She would not hesitate to call forth the state militia to repel invasion and protect the frontier from hostile incursions, foreign or domestic. Coordinated hostilities have breached our borders and cities, citizens have been attacked and murdered for their free speech, violent repeat offenders walk free—committing more violent crimes, and cartels have merged with radical Islamist networks, Hezbollah-linked cells, foreign terror financiers, and Chinese chemical suppliers. Texas has sat in the crosshairs of this hybrid warfare while leaders in both parties either shook their fists or pretended there was nothing to see. Cartels, terror proxies, and domestic militants have acted as one front, destabilizing the nation and silencing those who oppose them. Citizens and leaders have openly called for bounties or assaults on law enforcement and families who support certain political beliefs. Those who protect their communities or speak out are silenced, arrested, or punished while criminals walk free. This is not justice.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
Texans deserve to feel safe in their neighborhoods and to trust the people who govern them. Jenn will support the men and women of law enforcement while demanding the same integrity from government itself — because a state that enforces the law must also obey it. She is explicit that the corruption …
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Texans deserve to feel safe in their neighborhoods and to trust the people who govern them. Jenn will support the men and women of law enforcement while demanding the same integrity from government itself — because a state that enforces the law must also obey it. She is explicit that the corruption problem is bipartisan: career politicians, lobbyists, NGOs, and special interests have captured Austin across party lines, and she is running to end that era with total transparency and accountability directly to the people.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
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DAN PATRICK
Lieutenant Governor of Texas · –TX
2 proposalsView proposals from DAN PATRICKTexas agencies · Policy proposal
Patrick: We Must Do All We Can to Protect Our Law Enforcement Officers
Jan 9, 2018 · Proposed policy
DAN PATRICK · Issued
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Lt. Gov. Helps Launch SB 12 Protective Vests Program in Dallas AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was in Dallas today to observe Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and join Gov. Greg Abbott in announcing the first round of grant funding for Senate Bill 12 — the purchase of protective vests for law enforcement officers… Read more »
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The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Dan Patrick was in Dallas today to observe Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and join Gov.
Lt. Governor Patrick on Passage of Open Carry Gun Bill
Mar 17, 2015 · Proposed policy
DAN PATRICK · Issued
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AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick congratulated Senator Craig Estes and supporting senators for the final passage of Senate Bill 17 (SB 17) with a vote of 20 – 10. SB 17 proposes the following: Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a… Read more »
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The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Texas's firearm mortality count or rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Governor Patrick on Passage of Open Carry Gun Bill AUSTIN – Today, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick congratulated Senator Craig Estes and supporting senators for the final passage of Senate Bill 17 (SB 17) with a vote of 20 – 10.
5 proposalsView proposals from KEN PAXTONTexas agencies · Policy proposal
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Houston Officials for Adopting Sanctuary City Policies Designed to Limit Local Law Enforcement’s Cooperation with ICE
Apr 16, 2026 · Proposed policy
KEN PAXTON · Issued
FactVote reviewed summary
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Houston City officials for adopting an unlawful ordinance that violates Senate Bill 4 (“SB 4”), which was passed during the 2017 Legislative Session.
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The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Houston Officials for Adopting Sanctuary City Policies Designed to Limit Local Law Enforcement’s Cooperation with ICE Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Houston City officials for adopting an unlawful ordinance that violates Senate Bill 4 (“SB 4”), which was passed during the 2017 Legislative Session. “I will not allow any local official to push sanctuary policies that make our communities less safe,” said Attorney General Paxton. “Under my…
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Win At Texas Supreme Court, Shutting Down Attempt to Derail Court-Ordered Execution of Convicted Child Murderer
Nov 18, 2024 · Proposed policy
KEN PAXTON · Issued
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Attorney General Ken Paxton successfully stopped an attempt by activists and a handful of State legislators to create a precedent allowing for a legislative committee to delay an execution, settling a critical Constitutional question and ensuring justice for the two-year-old murder victim in the 2002 case.
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Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Attorney General Ken Paxton successfully stopped an attempt by activists and a handful of State legislators to create a precedent allowing for a legislative committee to delay an execution, settling a critical Constitutional question and ensuring justice for the two-year-old murder victim in the 2002 case.
AG Paxton Testifies Before Senate State Affairs Committee in Support of Anti-Human Trafficking Bill
Apr 4, 2019 · Proposed policy
KEN PAXTON · Issued
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Appearing today before the Senate State Affairs Committee, Attorney General Ken Paxton testified in support of Senate Bill 1257, which would give the attorney general’s office concurrent jurisdiction on human trafficking cases to further the state’s effort to combat modern-day slavery.
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Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Appearing today before the Senate State Affairs Committee, Attorney General Ken Paxton testified in support of Senate Bill 1257, which would give the attorney general’s office concurrent jurisdiction on human trafficking cases to further the state’s effort to combat modern-day slavery.
AG Paxton Files Lawsuit to Uphold Constitutionality of Texas Sanctuary Cities Law
May 8, 2017 · Proposed policy
KEN PAXTON · Issued
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“SB 4 is constitutional, lawful and a vital step in securing our borders,” Attorney General Paxton said. “SB 4 guarantees cooperation among federal, state and local law enforcement to protect Texans. Unfortunately, some municipalities and law enforcement agencies are unwilling to cooperate with the federal government and claim that SB 4 is unconstitutional.”
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Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses immigration status, immigrant services, asylum, deportation, border security, or immigration enforcement. It does not update or establish an effect on the displayed foreign-born population share.
Retained Texas evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born · Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
SB 4 bans sanctuary cities in Texas and requires all governments throughout the state to comply with immigration law and detainer requests. “SB 4 is constitutional, lawful and a vital step in securing our borders,” Attorney General Paxton said. “SB 4 guarantees cooperation among federal, state and local law enforcement to protect Texans.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Stands Up for 2nd Amendment Rights
Mar 17, 2015 · Proposed policy
KEN PAXTON · Issued
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Attorney General Ken Paxton and 22 other state attorneys general are urging the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) to permanently discard a proposed ban on M855 5.56 x 45mm ammunition. On March 10, ATF shelved the proposal after an outpouring of opposition, including from the law enforcement community.
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Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Texas's firearm mortality count or rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Attorney General Ken Paxton and 22 other state attorneys general are urging the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) to permanently discard a proposed ban on M855 5.56 x 45mm ammunition.
10 proposalsView proposals from Rep. AJ LouderbackTexas Legislature · HB 3053
House Bill 3053 amends the Local Government Code to prohibit a municipality or county from adopting or enforcing a measure in which the municipality or county organizes, sponsors, or participates in a program that purchases or offers to purchase firearms with the intent to remove firearms from circulation, reduce the number of firearms owned by civilians, or allow individuals to sell firearms without fear of criminal prosecution.
The bill would prohibit a municipality or county from adopting or enforcing a measure in which the municipality or county organizes, sponsors, or participates in a program that purchases or offers to purchase firearms with the intent to remove firearms from circulation, reduce the number of firearms owned by civilians, or allow individuals to sell firearms without fear of criminal prosecution.
The official Texas Legislature record shows this enacted action on June 20, 2025: E Effective on 9/1/25.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Texas's firearm mortality count or rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
House Bill 3053 amends the Local Government Code to prohibit a municipality or county from adopting or enforcing a measure in which the municipality or county organizes, sponsors, or participates in a program that purchases or offers to purchase firearms with the intent to remove firearms from circulation, reduce the number of firearms owned by civilians, or allow individuals to sell firearms without fear of criminal prosecution.
House Bill 1851 amends the Government Code to authorize the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) to transfer surplus motor vehicles and other law enforcement equipment of the Department of Public Safety to a public school district located in an economically disadvantaged area at a price or for other consideration agreed to by TFC and the district if TFC determines that the state's efforts to secure Texas' international border and combat transnational crime will sufficiently benefit from the donation.
Jun 20, 2025 · Enacted
Rep. Mary E. González · Sponsored / Rep. Ryan Guillen · Sponsored / Rep. Janis Holt · Sponsored / Rep. AJ Louderback · Sponsored / Rep. Eddie Morales · Sponsored
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House Bill 1851 amends the Government Code to authorize the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) to transfer surplus motor vehicles and other law enforcement equipment of the Department of Public Safety to a public school district located in an economically disadvantaged area at a price or for other consideration agreed to by TFC and the district if TFC determines that the state's efforts to secure Texas' international border and combat transnational crime will sufficiently benefit from the donation. The bill restricts a district's use of the surplus property to the performance of law enforcement duties by peace officers, school resource officers, or security personnel.
The official Texas Legislature record shows this enacted action on June 20, 2025: E Effective on 9/1/25.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
House Bill 1851 amends the Government Code to authorize the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) to transfer surplus motor vehicles and other law enforcement equipment of the Department of Public Safety to a public school district located in an economically disadvantaged area at a price or for other consideration agreed to by TFC and the district if TFC determines that the state's efforts to secure Texas' international border and combat transnational crime will sufficiently benefit from the donation.
House Bill 1871 amends the Penal Code to increase the mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for attempted capital murder of a peace officer acting in the lawful discharge of an official duty who the actor knows is a peace officer from 5 years, as provided generally for first degree felonies, to 25 years.
Jun 20, 2025 · Enacted
Rep. David Cook · Sponsored / Rep. Paul Dyson · Sponsored / Rep. AJ Louderback · Sponsored / Rep. Trey Wharton · Sponsored / Rep. Terry M. Wilson · Sponsored
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House Bill 1871 amends the Penal Code to increase the mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for attempted capital murder of a peace officer acting in the lawful discharge of an official duty who the actor knows is a peace officer from 5 years, as provided generally for first degree felonies, to 25 years. House Bill 1871 amends the Government Code to make an inmate serving a sentence for such a criminal attempt ineligible for release on parole and prohibits the release to mandatory supervision of such an inmate or an inmate who has been previously convicted of such a criminal attempt.
The official Texas Legislature record shows this enacted action on June 20, 2025: E Effective on 9/1/25.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
House Bill 1871 amends the Penal Code to increase the mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for attempted capital murder of a peace officer acting in the lawful discharge of an official duty who the actor knows is a peace officer from 5 years, as provided generally for first degree felonies, to 25 years.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Law Enforcement Crisis Prevention Task Force.
May 15, 2025 · H Placed on General State Calendar
Rep. AJ Louderback · Sponsored
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The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on May 15, 2025: H Placed on General State Calendar.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Law Enforcement Crisis Prevention Task Force.
Relating to the definition of firearm for purposes of certain criminal offenses.
May 13, 2025 · H Placed on General State Calendar
Rep. Ryan Guillen · Sponsored / Rep. Ann Johnson · Sponsored / Rep. AJ Louderback · Sponsored / Rep. Joe Moody · Sponsored
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The bill addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on May 13, 2025: H Placed on General State Calendar.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Texas's firearm mortality count or rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to the definition of firearm for purposes of certain criminal offenses.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of organized retail theft; increasing criminal penalties.
Apr 24, 2025 · H Left pending in subcommittee
Rep. David Cook · Sponsored / Rep. Pat Curry · Sponsored / Rep. AJ Louderback · Sponsored / Rep. John Smithee · Sponsored / Rep. Carl Tepper · Sponsored
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The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on April 24, 2025: H Left pending in subcommittee.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of organized retail theft; increasing criminal penalties.
Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole for certain felony offenses in which a firearm is used or exhibited and to certain consequences on conviction of certain offenses.
Apr 7, 2025 · H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Rep. AJ Louderback · Sponsored
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The bill addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on April 7, 2025: H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Texas's firearm mortality count or rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Firearm deaths · Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole for certain felony offenses in which a firearm is used or exhibited and to certain consequences on conviction of certain offenses.
Relating to establishing a grant program for qualified medical expenses of retired law enforcement dogs.
Mar 19, 2025 · H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Rep. AJ Louderback · Sponsored
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The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on March 19, 2025: H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to establishing a grant program for qualified medical expenses of retired law enforcement dogs.
Relating to agreements between local law enforcement agencies and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.
Mar 14, 2025 · H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson · Sponsored / Rep. AJ Louderback · Sponsored / Rep. David Spiller · Sponsored
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The bill addresses immigration status, immigrant services, asylum, deportation, border security, or immigration enforcement.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on March 14, 2025: H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses immigration status, immigrant services, asylum, deportation, border security, or immigration enforcement. It does not update or establish an effect on the displayed foreign-born population share.
Retained Texas evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born · Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to agreements between local law enforcement agencies and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.
Relating to a tuition exemption for the children of certain law enforcement officers.
Mar 14, 2025 · H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Rep. AJ Louderback · Sponsored
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The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on March 14, 2025: H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to a tuition exemption for the children of certain law enforcement officers.
5 proposalsView proposals from Rep. Al GreenU.S. Congress · Texas delegation · H.R.5909
To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish procedures for reporting of condemned Federally assisted rental housing and to authorize penalties related to such condemned housing, and for other purposes.
Nov 4, 2025 · Introduced
Rep. Al Green · Sponsored
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Reporting and penalties for condemned Federally assisted rental housing (a) Notification system Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish procedures for tenants of Federally assisted rental housing to report to the Secretary if such housing has been condemned by a city, county, State, or Federal agency. (b) Civil penalty The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may impose a civil penalty of not more than $50,000 on any…
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Reporting and penalties for condemned Federally assisted rental housing (a) Notification system Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish procedures for tenants of Federally assisted rental housing to report to the Secretary if such housing has been condemned by a city, county, State, or Federal agency. (b) Civil penalty The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may impose a civil penalty of not more than $50,000 on any…
Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2025
Oct 31, 2025 · Introduced
Rep. Al Green · Sponsored
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Whereas this resolution may be cited as the Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2025; Whereas, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, the definition of domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, or other abusive behaviors as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another; Whereas a society that tolerates the hurt, pain, suffering, distress, anguish, trauma, and grief of…
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Whereas this resolution may be cited as the Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2025; Whereas, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, the definition of domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, or other abusive behaviors as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another; Whereas a society that tolerates the hurt, pain, suffering, distress, anguish, trauma, and grief of…
Lee, losing 2 more sons in the fighting; Whereas the 13th Amendment to the Constitution was passed by Congress on January 31, 1865, and ratified on December 6, 1865, and provides that Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.; Whereas, beginning in the 20th century, African Americans began to relocate from Southern farms to Southern cities, from the…
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Lee, losing 2 more sons in the fighting; Whereas the 13th Amendment to the Constitution was passed by Congress on January 31, 1865, and ratified on December 6, 1865, and provides that Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.; Whereas, beginning in the 20th century, African Americans began to relocate from Southern farms to Southern cities, from the…
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high crimes and misdemeanors.
May 15, 2025 · Introduced
Rep. Al Green · Sponsored
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Early on Sunday morning—hours after the Order issued—it transferred two planeloads of passengers protected by the TRO into a Salvadoran mega-prison. (2) As this Opinion will detail, the Court ultimately determines that the Government’s actions on that day [March 16, 2025] demonstrate a willful disregard for its Order, sufficient for the Court to conclude that probable cause exists to find the Government in criminal contempt.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Early on Sunday morning—hours after the Order issued—it transferred two planeloads of passengers protected by the TRO into a Salvadoran mega-prison. (2) As this Opinion will detail, the Court ultimately determines that the Government’s actions on that day [March 16, 2025] demonstrate a willful disregard for its Order, sufficient for the Court to conclude that probable cause exists to find the Government in criminal contempt.
Lee, losing 2 more sons in the fighting;Whereas the 13th Amendment to the Constitution was passed by Congress on January 31, 1865, and ratified on December 6, 1865, and provides that Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.;Whereas, beginning in the 20th century, African Americans began to relocate from Southern farms to Southern cities, from the…
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Lee, losing 2 more sons in the fighting;Whereas the 13th Amendment to the Constitution was passed by Congress on January 31, 1865, and ratified on December 6, 1865, and provides that Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.;Whereas, beginning in the 20th century, African Americans began to relocate from Southern farms to Southern cities, from the…
25 proposalsView proposals from Rep. Alma AllenTexas Legislature · HB 3860
Relating to the eligibility of an inmate for certain occupational licenses and the practice of certain occupations by an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
May 7, 2025 · S Referred to Business & Commerce
Rep. Alma Allen · Sponsored / Rep. Jolanda Jones · Sponsored / Rep. Venton Jones · Sponsored
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The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on May 7, 2025: S Referred to Business & Commerce.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to the eligibility of an inmate for certain occupational licenses and the practice of certain occupations by an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Relating to program accessibility for female inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Apr 3, 2025 · H Referred to Corrections: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Rep. Alma Allen · Sponsored
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The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on April 3, 2025: H Referred to Corrections: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to program accessibility for female inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Mar 19, 2025 · H Referred to Corrections: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Rep. Alma Allen · Sponsored
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The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on March 19, 2025: H Referred to Corrections: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Relating to information on classes or programs required to be completed before an inmate is released on parole.
Mar 19, 2025 · H Referred to Corrections: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Rep. Alma Allen · Sponsored
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The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on March 19, 2025: H Referred to Corrections: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to information on classes or programs required to be completed before an inmate is released on parole.
Relating to program accessibility for female inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Mar 11, 2025 · H Referred to Corrections: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Rep. Alma Allen · Sponsored
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The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on March 11, 2025: H Referred to Corrections: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to program accessibility for female inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Relating to the eligibility of an inmate for certain occupational licenses and the practice of certain occupations by an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
May 19, 2023 · S Left pending in committee
Rep. Alma Allen · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on May 19, 2023: S Left pending in committee.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to the eligibility of an inmate for certain occupational licenses and the practice of certain occupations by an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Relating to depression screenings for certain women in county jail or in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
May 11, 2023 · S Referred to Health & Human Services
Rep. Alma Allen · Sponsored / Rep. Rhetta Bowers · Sponsored / Rep. Josey Garcia · Sponsored / Rep. Ron Reynolds · Sponsored / Rep. Toni Rose · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on May 11, 2023: S Referred to Health & Human Services.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to depression screenings for certain women in county jail or in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Relating to program accessibility for female inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
May 11, 2023 · S Referred to Criminal Justice
Rep. Alma Allen · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on May 11, 2023: S Referred to Criminal Justice.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to program accessibility for female inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Relating to requiring a school district or open-enrollment charter school to report data regarding certain disciplinary or law enforcement actions taken against students.
Apr 28, 2023 · H Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Rep. Alma Allen · Sponsored / Rep. Lacey Hull · Sponsored / Rep. Gene Wu · Sponsored
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The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on April 28, 2023: H Considered in Local & Consent Calendars.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to requiring a school district or open-enrollment charter school to report data regarding certain disciplinary or law enforcement actions taken against students.
Relating to air conditioning requirements at facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Apr 26, 2023 · H Committee report sent to Calendars
Rep. Alma Allen · Sponsored / Rep. Greg Bonnen · Sponsored / Rep. Terry Canales · Sponsored / Rep. Jeff Leach · Sponsored
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The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on April 26, 2023: H Committee report sent to Calendars.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to air conditioning requirements at facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Apr 24, 2023 · S Received from the House
Rep. Alma Allen · Sponsored / Rep. Josey Garcia · Sponsored / Rep. Venton Jones · Sponsored / Rep. Janie Lopez · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on April 24, 2023: S Received from the House.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Relating to program accessibility for female inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Mar 3, 2023 · H Referred to Corrections: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Rep. Alma Allen · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on March 3, 2023: H Referred to Corrections: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to program accessibility for female inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Relating to information on classes or programs required to be completed before an inmate is released on parole.
Mar 2, 2023 · H Referred to Corrections: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Rep. Alma Allen · Sponsored / Rep. Ron Reynolds · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on March 2, 2023: H Referred to Corrections: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to information on classes or programs required to be completed before an inmate is released on parole.
Relating to the care of pregnant women in county jail or in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Jun 8, 2021 · Enacted
Rep. Alma Allen · Sponsored / Rep. Mary E. González · Sponsored / Rep. Ryan Guillen · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The official Texas Legislature record shows this enacted action on June 8, 2021: E Effective on 9/1/21.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to the care of pregnant women in county jail or in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
May 12, 2021 · S Received from the House
Rep. Alma Allen · Sponsored / Rep. Sheryl Cole · Sponsored / Rep. Nicole Collier · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on May 12, 2021: S Received from the House.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Relating to information on classes or programs required to be completed before an inmate is released on parole.
May 12, 2021 · S Referred to Criminal Justice
Rep. Alma Allen · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on May 12, 2021: S Referred to Criminal Justice.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to information on classes or programs required to be completed before an inmate is released on parole.
Relating to the eligibility for an occupational license by certain former inmates and the practice of certain occupations by an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
May 8, 2021 · H Committee report sent to Calendars
Rep. Alma Allen · Sponsored / Rep. Ryan Guillen · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on May 8, 2021: H Committee report sent to Calendars.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to the eligibility for an occupational license by certain former inmates and the practice of certain occupations by an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Relating to program accessibility for female inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
May 5, 2021 · H Left pending in committee
Rep. Alma Allen · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on May 5, 2021: H Left pending in committee.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to program accessibility for female inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Relating to the review of clemency applications from certain persons who were victims of human trafficking or family violence.
Jun 15, 2019 · Vetoed
Rep. Alma Allen · Sponsored / Rep. Joe Moody · Sponsored / Rep. Senfronia Thompson · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The official Texas Legislature record shows the veto action on June 15, 2019.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to the review of clemency applications from certain persons who were victims of human trafficking or family violence.
Relating to the availability of and access to certain programs and services for persons in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Jun 14, 2019 · Enacted
Rep. Alma Allen · Sponsored / Rep. Donna Howard · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The official Texas Legislature record shows this enacted action on June 14, 2019: E Effective on 9/1/19.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to the availability of and access to certain programs and services for persons in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Relating to jury instructions regarding parole eligibility.
May 28, 2019 · Enacted
Rep. Alma Allen · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The official Texas Legislature record shows this enacted action on May 28, 2019: E Effective on 9/1/19.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to jury instructions regarding parole eligibility.
Relating to the early release from supervision of certain persons released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
May 9, 2019 · H Placed on General State Calendar
Rep. Alma Allen · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on May 9, 2019: H Placed on General State Calendar.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to the early release from supervision of certain persons released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Relating to requirements for training regarding trauma for judges, prosecuting attorneys, correctional officers, and law enforcement officers.
Apr 30, 2019 · H Committee report sent to Calendars
Rep. Alma Allen · Sponsored / Rep. Ron Reynolds · Sponsored / Rep. Gene Wu · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on April 30, 2019: H Committee report sent to Calendars.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to requirements for training regarding trauma for judges, prosecuting attorneys, correctional officers, and law enforcement officers.
Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Apr 24, 2019 · H Committee report sent to Calendars
Rep. Alma Allen · Sponsored / Rep. Gene Wu · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on April 24, 2019: H Committee report sent to Calendars.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Relating to a mental health professional to school law enforcement official ratio for public schools.
Mar 26, 2019 · H Left pending in committee
Rep. Alma Allen · Sponsored / Rep. Ryan Guillen · Sponsored / Rep. James Talarico · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on March 26, 2019: H Left pending in committee.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to a mental health professional to school law enforcement official ratio for public schools.
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Relating to continuing education for barbers and cosmetologists on identifying and assisting victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking.
May 21, 2025 · S Referred to Business & Commerce
Rep. Ana Hernandez · Sponsored / Rep. Donna Howard · Sponsored / Rep. Richard Peña Raymond · Sponsored / Rep. Lauren A. Simmons · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on May 21, 2025: S Referred to Business & Commerce.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to continuing education for barbers and cosmetologists on identifying and assisting victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking.
Relating to certain searches of female inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Apr 30, 2025 · H Left pending in committee
Rep. Ana Hernandez · Sponsored / Rep. Donna Howard · Sponsored / Rep. Jeff Leach · Sponsored / Rep. J. M. Lozano · Sponsored / Rep. Ellen Troxclair · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on April 30, 2025: H Left pending in committee.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to certain searches of female inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Relating to the licensing of legal permanent residents as county jailers by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those legal permanent residents by political subdivisions.
Mar 12, 2025 · H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 12 2025 11:15AM
Rep. Ana Hernandez · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on March 12, 2025: H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 12 2025 11:15AM.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to the licensing of legal permanent residents as county jailers by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those legal permanent residents by political subdivisions.
Relating to the protection of certain occupational licensing information regarding clients of family violence shelter centers, victims of trafficking shelter centers, and sexual assault programs and survivors of family violence, domestic violence, and sexual assault.
Jun 11, 2023 · Enacted
Rep. R. D. "Bobby" Guerra · Sponsored / Rep. Ana Hernandez · Sponsored / Rep. Donna Howard · Sponsored / Rep. Candy Noble · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The official Texas Legislature record shows this enacted action on June 11, 2023: E Effective on 9/1/23.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to the protection of certain occupational licensing information regarding clients of family violence shelter centers, victims of trafficking shelter centers, and sexual assault programs and survivors of family violence, domestic violence, and sexual assault.
Relating to continuing education for barbers and cosmetologists on identifying and assisting victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking.
Mar 29, 2023 · H Left pending in committee
Rep. Ana Hernandez · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on March 29, 2023: H Left pending in committee.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to continuing education for barbers and cosmetologists on identifying and assisting victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking.
Relating to the composition of the Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinating Council.
Mar 9, 2023 · H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Rep. Ana Hernandez · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on March 9, 2023: H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to the composition of the Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinating Council.
Relating to the form of a driver's license or personal identification certificate issued to persons convicted of certain human trafficking offenses.
Mar 7, 2023 · H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
Rep. Ana Hernandez · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on March 7, 2023: H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to the form of a driver's license or personal identification certificate issued to persons convicted of certain human trafficking offenses.
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on May 13, 2021: S Referred to Business & Commerce.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders.
Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders.
Apr 24, 2019 · S Referred to Business & Commerce
Rep. Ana Hernandez · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on April 24, 2019: S Referred to Business & Commerce.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders.
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