H.B. No. 2217 establishes a grant program aimed at equipping motor vehicles used by peace officers with bullet-resistant components. The bill amends the Government Code by adding Section 772.013, which outlines the responsibilities of the criminal justice division in administering this program. The division is tasked with providing financial assistance to law enforcement agencies for the purchase and installation of bullet-resistant windshields, side windows, rear windows, and door panels in vehicles used by peace officers. The bill also defines key terms such as "criminal justice division," "law enforcement agency," and "peace officer."

Additionally, the bill mandates the criminal justice division to set eligibility criteria for grant applicants, establish application procedures, and create guidelines for grant amounts and evaluation processes. Law enforcement agencies that receive grants must provide proof of purchase and installation of the bullet-resistant components after utilizing the funds. The bill allows the criminal justice division to use any available funds to implement the program, which is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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