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, requiring commissioners courts to consider recommendations from court security committees when administering funds for courthouse security. Additionally, it modifies Section 74.092 by adding a new subsection (a-1) that clarifies that court security committees are not considered governmental bodies under Chapters 551 or 552, which pertain to open meetings and public information.

The bill also 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 develop recommendations for the county commissioners court regarding courthouse security funding. The committee is to be composed of various representatives, including those from the sheriff's office, constable's office, county commissioners court, and judges from different court types within the county. The changes aim to improve the management and security of court facilities while ensuring that the committees operate with a degree of independence from governmental oversight.

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)