Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 4502: 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.

In committee Last action May 10, 2025: Committee report sent to Calendars

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HB 4502 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: John Smithee (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 10, 2025): Committee report sent to Calendars.

HB 4502: 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.

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