The bill, H.B. No. 1851, amends Section 2175.308 of the Government Code to allow the Texas Facilities Commission to donate surplus motor vehicles and law enforcement equipment from the Department of Public Safety to school districts, in addition to municipal or county law enforcement agencies. This provision specifically targets school districts located in economically disadvantaged areas, with the aim of enhancing efforts to secure the state's international border and combat transnational crime. The commission is authorized to transfer the property at a mutually agreed price or other consideration.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that any law enforcement agency or school district receiving surplus property cannot sell it until two years have passed from the date of receipt. The changes made by this bill are intended to facilitate the distribution of surplus resources to support law enforcement and educational institutions in areas that may benefit from such assistance. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 2175.308 (Government Code 2175)