Texas House clears bill that shields some police complaints

A previous effort went down in the Texas House over a technical error Monday. Gov. Greg Abbott revised his call for the bill a day later, clearing the way for it to be reconsidered.

by Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune August 29, 2025September 1, 2025

A previous effort went down in the Texas House over a technical error Monday. Gov. Greg Abbott revised his call for the bill a day later, clearing the way for it to be reconsidered.

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Texas bill would keep unsubstantiated complaints against police officers from the public

Senate Bill 15’s supporters say police shouldn’t be publicly maligned for allegations that aren’t proven. Critics say the bill disincentivizes agencies from properly investigating complaints.

by Alex Nguyen, Hayden Betts and Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune August 22, 2025August 29, 2025