SB 554 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

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.

This bill allows legal permanent residents (green card holders) to become licensed county jailers in Texas and be hired for those positions. It amends licensing rules to permit the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to issue county jailer licenses to legal permanent residents who meet standard requirements, including applying for U.S. citizenship. County governments can then hire these licensed residents for jailer roles, removing previous barriers based on immigration status. The bill specifically addresses jailer positions, with separate provisions for veterans in other licensed law enforcement roles.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
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Governor
Introduced Dec 9, 2024 Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
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Referred to Criminal Justice
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Feb 3, 2025
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