SB 29 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025)

Relating to court security, including the development of a court emergency management plan, the duties and composition of a court security committee, and increasing the criminal penalty for harassment of a court employee or judge.

SB 29 establishes requirements for court security committees in Texas municipalities and counties. It mandates these committees to develop emergency management plans, set security policies, and recommend resource use for courthouses - comprising a presiding judge, law enforcement rep, municipality representative, and others. The bill also increases criminal penalties for harassing court employees or judges and directs commissioners courts and municipalities to prioritize committee recommendations for security funding. This directly affects local courts, security personnel, judges, and employees by creating structured security planning and strengthening protections against harassment.
Bill status introduced 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 18, 2025 Last action Jul 18, 2025