State • Texas

HB 26: Relating to contracting with law enforcement agencies in certain counties.

Tom OliversonIntroduced

HB 26 status: Introduced — Effective on (updated Sep 17, 2025).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill is about how some counties can hire or work with police departments. It is currently being discussed in the House of Representatives.

Key analysis

Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact identified

Risks

  • No direct impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for more efficient contracting processes

Risks

  • Possibility of localized budgetary shifts for county government

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for more responsive law enforcement coverage

Risks

  • Uncertainty regarding resource allocation between competing agencies
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Potential for shifts in law enforcement resource allocation in affected counties.

Limitation

Analysis based on a limited abstract; full bill text was not reviewed.

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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
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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