The bill amends Section 74.092 of the Government Code to enhance the composition and responsibilities of court security committees. It mandates the establishment of a court security committee by local administrative district judges, which will include representatives from various local law enforcement and judicial entities, such as the sheriff's office, constable's offices, county commissioners court, and a justice of the peace. The bill also specifies that the committee will consist of one judge from each type of court in the county, excluding municipal courts, and allows for the inclusion of any additional individuals deemed necessary by the committee.

Furthermore, the bill redesignates Section 74.092(b) to Section 74.0922 and outlines the duties of the court security committee, which must meet at least once a year to develop and submit recommendations to the county commissioners court regarding courthouse security resources and budget allocations. However, the committee is prohibited from directing the assignment of resources or the expenditure of funds. This legislative change aims to improve courthouse security through structured collaboration among various stakeholders in the judicial system.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 74.092 (Government Code 74)