S.B. No. 1262 is a legislative measure aimed at enhancing public school safety in Texas through various provisions. The bill empowers the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to commission peace officers specifically for enforcing school safety regulations and updates the Texas School Safety Center's board of directors. It requires school districts to develop comprehensive multihazard emergency operations plans that include employee training and effective communication strategies during emergencies. Additionally, the bill mandates specific training for security officers, focusing on active shooter response and crisis intervention, and requires school districts to report on safety audits and emergency plans.

The legislation also introduces new requirements for threat assessment teams, ensuring that those working with special education students are knowledgeable about the students' disabilities. It emphasizes the importance of mental health support and security upgrades, while also mandating that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools report on campus security deficiencies. The bill establishes a timeline for implementation, with new provisions set to take effect in the 2025-2026 school year, and includes a good cause exception for compliance with safety standards that will be reevaluated every five years.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 7.021, Education Code 37.1031, Education Code 37.108, Education Code 37.222, Education Code 37.353, Local Government Code 85.024 (Education Code 7, Local Government Code 85, Education Code 37)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 7.021, Education Code 37.1031, Education Code 37.108, Education Code 37.115, Education Code 37.203, Education Code 37.222, Education Code 37.353, Education Code 48.115, Local Government Code 85.024, Education Code 37.2161 (Education Code 7, Local Government Code 85, Education Code 48, Education Code 37)