S.B. No. 1262 is a legislative measure aimed at enhancing public school safety in Texas through a series of significant updates to existing laws. The bill empowers the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to commission peace officers specifically for enforcing school safety regulations and mandates school districts to develop comprehensive multihazard emergency operations plans. These plans must include training for staff, communication protocols, and safety measures for emergencies. Additionally, the bill introduces training requirements for school security officers, focusing on active shooter response and crisis intervention, and requires school districts to report on safety audits and emergency plans.

Furthermore, the bill amends various sections of the Education Code and Local Government Code to improve safety measures, including the requirement for reports on campus security deficiencies to include corrective action recommendations, particularly for special education students. It also mandates that safety information be provided to parents at least three times a year and establishes a five-year expiration for good cause exceptions related to school facility standards. The legislation expands the Texas School Safety Center's board of directors to include a public junior college administrator and modifies the frequency of safety meetings between county sheriffs and school districts. The act is set to take effect in the 2025-2026 school year, with provisions for immediate implementation if passed by a two-thirds majority.

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 (Local Government Code 85, Education Code 7, 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 (Local Government Code 85, Education Code 48, Education Code 7, Education Code 37)