Texas Government Code

§ 72.015 — JUDICIAL SECURITY DIVISION

GV § 72.015Title 2. JUDICIAL BRANCH · Part F. COURT ADMINISTRATION · Ch. 72. OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION · Art. B. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

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(a)The office shall establish a judicial security division to provide guidance to state court personnel on improving security for each court.

(b)The office shall appoint a director of security and emergency preparedness to oversee the judicial security division.

(c)The judicial security division shall:

(1)serve as a central resource for information on local and national best practices for court security and the safety of court personnel;

(2)provide an expert opinion on the technical aspects of court security;

(3)keep abreast of and provide training on recent court security improvements; and

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Legislative history

Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 518 (S.B. 489), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 7 (H.B. 16), Sec. 7.11, eff. December 4, 2025.