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, enabling the commission to transfer property at an agreed price or other consideration. The bill also stipulates that any law enforcement agency or school district receiving such surplus property cannot sell it before the second anniversary of its receipt.

Additionally, the bill includes a new requirement that school districts using the surplus property must do so solely for law enforcement duties performed by peace officers, school resource officers, or security personnel, as outlined in Section 37.081 of the Education Code. This legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 2175.308 (Government Code 2175)
House Committee Report: Government Code 2175.308 (Government Code 2175)
Engrossed: Government Code 2175.308 (Government Code 2175)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 2175.308 (Government Code 2175)
Enrolled: Government Code 2175.308 (Government Code 2175)