State • Texas

HB 192: Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties.

Tom OliversonIntroduced

HB 192 status: Introduced — Effective on (updated Sep 17, 2025).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 45/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill changes how police departments are funded in certain counties. It is still being debated and has not yet passed the House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality75%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for more structured local budget allocations

Risks

  • Potential for fiscal disruption in affected counties

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Could lead to prioritized funding for public safety

Risks

  • Risk of uneven law enforcement service levels across regions
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Lack of visibility into specific funding formulas hinders accurate impact assessment

Limitation

Full bill text is not available

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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