Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 1561: 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.

In committee Last action March 12, 2025: Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Plain-language summary

HB 1561 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on December 10, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Ana Hernandez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2025): Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ana Hernandez (Democratic).