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 require local administrative judges to establish a court security committee that includes representatives from various local law enforcement and judicial entities, ensuring a comprehensive approach to courthouse security.

The bill also clarifies that court security committees are not considered governmental bodies under Chapters 551 or 552, which pertain to open meetings and public information. Furthermore, it redesignates Section 74.092(b) to Section 74.0922, outlining the duties of the court security committee, which must meet at least once a year and can make recommendations to the county commissioners court regarding courthouse security funding, although it cannot direct the allocation of those resources. 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)