The bill proposes the establishment of a Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force within the criminal justice division of the Texas government. This task force will be responsible for analyzing risk factors leading to family violence criminal homicide, advising state agencies and nonprofit organizations on training for professionals interacting with survivors, and collecting and publicly sharing information regarding family violence offenses and services for survivors. The task force will consist of a steering committee and various appointed members, including representatives from family violence centers, advocacy organizations, and state agencies involved in the prevention and prosecution of family violence.

Additionally, the bill outlines the structure and responsibilities of the task force, including the appointment of a presiding officer by the governor, the ability to form working groups, and the requirement to submit a report with findings and recommendations by December 1, 2026. The task force will utilize available federal or state funding and is set to be abolished on January 1, 2028. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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