Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 4493: Relating to the duty of a peace officer to use a standardized lethality assessment protocol when investigating a family violence allegation or responding to a disturbance call that may involve family violence; providing training requirements for peace officers and reporting requirements for the Department of Public Safety.

In committee Last action April 3, 2025: Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Plain-language summary

HB 4493 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the duty of a peace officer to use a standardized lethality assessment protocol when investigating a family violence allegation or responding to a disturbance call that may involve family violence; providing training requirements for peace officers and reporting requirements for the Department of Public Safety. Primary sponsor: Jo Jones (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2025): Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jo Jones (Democratic).