House Bill No. 4796 aims to enhance the physical fitness standards for peace officers in Texas by amending the Local Government Code and the Occupations Code. The bill mandates that each law enforcement agency adopt physical fitness standards that are at least as stringent as those set by the Department of Public Safety. Additionally, agencies are required to conduct annual evaluations of their officers' physical fitness based on these standards. If an officer fails to meet the established standards, they must participate in a physical fitness program provided by the agency until they achieve compliance.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new section in the Occupations Code that requires the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to develop and provide a physical fitness program that includes diet and exercise recommendations for officers. The law enforcement agencies are expected to implement these standards and programs as soon as practicable after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2026.

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