H.B. No. 1950 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to establish a consolidated municipal court building security and technology fund specifically for municipalities with populations of less than 100,000. The bill modifies existing provisions regarding the courthouse security fund and municipal court technology fund, clarifying that these funds are maintained in the municipal treasury and consist of money allocated under specific sections of the Local Government Code. Notably, the bill introduces a new Article 102.0175, which outlines the purpose and administration of the consolidated fund, allowing for the use of funds for authorized purposes related to municipal court security and technology.

Additionally, the bill updates the allocation percentages for court costs received under Section 134.103 of the Local Government Code, ensuring that the new consolidated municipal court building security and technology fund receives appropriate funding alongside existing funds. The changes in law will apply only to fees collected on or after the effective date of the Act, with provisions for the continuation of former law for fees collected prior to that date. The Act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 134.103 (Local Government Code 134)
House Committee Report: Local Government Code 134.103 (Local Government Code 134)
Engrossed: Local Government Code 134.103 (Local Government Code 134)
Senate Committee Report: Local Government Code 134.103 (Local Government Code 134)
Enrolled: Local Government Code 134.103 (Local Government Code 134)