S.B. No. 1575 aims to enhance court security in Texas by mandating the development and implementation of an all-hazards court security plan. The bill amends several sections of the Government Code, specifically Sections 29.014, 30.00007, and 74.092, to establish clearer guidelines for court security committees. These committees are required to create security policies and procedures, including a court emergency management plan, and municipalities must prioritize their recommendations regarding courthouse security expenditures. Additionally, the bill clarifies that court security committees are not considered governmental bodies under the law.

Furthermore, the bill increases penalties for certain criminal offenses committed against court personnel. It introduces new definitions for "court personnel" and specifies that offenses against them can be classified as a Class A misdemeanor or higher, depending on the circumstances. The changes in penalties apply only to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. Overall, S.B. No. 1575 seeks to improve the safety of court environments and ensure that appropriate measures are in place to protect court employees and the judicial process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 29.014, Government Code 30.00007, Government Code 72.015, Government Code 74.092, Penal Code 1.07, Penal Code 42.07 (Government Code 72, Government Code 29, Government Code 74, Penal Code 1, Penal Code 42, Government Code 30)