H.B. No. 2176 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Government Code to enhance the composition and responsibilities of court security committees in Texas. The bill introduces a new subsection (e-1) to Article 102.017, which mandates that commissioners courts consider recommendations from court security committees when administering funds related to courthouse security. Additionally, it revises Section 74.092 to establish a more comprehensive structure for these committees, including the requirement for a representative from a constable's office and a county commissioners court, while also clarifying the exclusion of municipal court judges from committee membership.

Furthermore, the bill redesignates Section 74.092(b) to Section 74.0922, outlining the duties of the court security committee, which must meet at least annually and can develop recommendations for resource allocation and expenditures for courthouse security. However, the committee is prohibited from directing the assignment of resources or funds. The bill also specifies that court security committees are not considered governmental bodies under Chapters 551 or 552, which pertain to open meetings and public information. 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: Government Code 74.092 (Government Code 74)
House Committee Report: Government Code 74.0922 (Government Code 74)
Engrossed: Government Code 74.0922 (Government Code 74)