The bill, S.B. No. 376, proposes an amendment to the Government Code by adding Section 411.0542, which mandates that the Texas Department and local law enforcement agencies utilizing an incident-based reporting system must include the ethnicity of an arrestee in their reports to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This requirement is part of the Uniform Crime Reporting Program, aimed at enhancing the demographic information collected in federal crime statistics.

The new legal language emphasizes the importance of demographic data in understanding crime trends and patterns, thereby potentially aiding in policy-making and resource allocation. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, allowing time for law enforcement agencies to adjust their reporting practices accordingly.

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