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SB1262: Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, the composition of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center, and public school safety and security requirements and resources.

: Robert Nichols (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: May 19, 2025
Education
Education--Primary & Secondary
Education--School Districts
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS
City Government
Minors
Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities
Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities
Law Enforcement
Minors--Health & Safety
PEACE OFFICERS
Education--Primary & Secondary--General
Safety
Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
Governor
City Government--Employees/Officers
GENERAL LAND OFFICE
JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
ALAMO, THE
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  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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

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