H.B. No. 33, known as the Uvalde Strong Act, is designed to enhance safety measures in Texas primary and secondary schools in response to active shooter incidents and other emergencies. The bill amends the Education Code to require open-enrollment charter schools to adhere to new safety and security regulations, including the development of multihazard emergency operations plans that encompass prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. It mandates security reviews for new or renovated facilities to identify vulnerabilities related to active shooter incidents and requires the availability of breaching tools and ballistic shields on campuses. Additionally, the legislation introduces training requirements for public information officers and establishes a guide for civic organizations on responding to active shooter situations.

The bill also emphasizes the coordination and preparedness of law enforcement and emergency management agencies by mandating participation in multiagency exercises and establishing mutual aid agreements for resource sharing during critical incidents. It requires annual meetings focused on school safety and law enforcement responses, sets minimum standards for law enforcement training and equipment, and outlines timelines for implementing training programs and mental health plans for first responders. Furthermore, it introduces new minimum curriculum requirements for law enforcement officers and specifies that certain continuing education training units will only apply to those starting after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025. Overall, the Uvalde Strong Act aims to improve the safety infrastructure and operational readiness of educational institutions and first responders across Texas.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 12.104, Education Code 37.108, Education Code 37.1083, Education Code 37.109, Education Code 51.217, Occupations Code 1701.253 (Education Code 12, Education Code 37, Education Code 51, Occupations Code 1701)
House Committee Report: Education Code 12.104, Education Code 37.108, Education Code 37.1083, Education Code 51.217, Local Government Code 85.024, Occupations Code 1701.163, Occupations Code 1701.253 (Education Code 51, Education Code 12, Education Code 37, Occupations Code 1701, Local Government Code 85)
Engrossed: Education Code 12.104, Education Code 37.108, Education Code 37.1083, Education Code 51.217, Local Government Code 85.024, Occupations Code 1701.163, Occupations Code 1701.253 (Education Code 51, Education Code 12, Education Code 37, Occupations Code 1701, Local Government Code 85)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 12.104, Education Code 37.108, Education Code 37.1083, Education Code 51.217, Local Government Code 85.024, Occupations Code 1701.163, Occupations Code 1701.253 (Education Code 51, Education Code 12, Education Code 37, Occupations Code 1701, Local Government Code 85)
Enrolled: Education Code 12.104, Education Code 37.108, Education Code 37.1083, Education Code 51.217, Local Government Code 85.024, Occupations Code 1701.163, Occupations Code 1701.253 (Education Code 51, Education Code 12, Education Code 37, Occupations Code 1701, Local Government Code 85)