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SB 376

Relating to including certain demographic information in federal incident-based reporting of information and statistics concerning offenses committed in this state.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Borris Miles

Texas bill requiring law enforcement to report expanded demographic data in federal crime statistics to improve transparency and enable better pattern analysis.

Referred to Criminal Justice
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Bill Summary · SB 376

Legislative bill overview

SB 376 would require Texas law enforcement agencies to include additional demographic information when submitting crime incident reports to the federal Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. The bill mandates collection and reporting of specified demographic data points for offenses recorded at the state level, potentially expanding the detail in crime statistics submitted to federal databases.

Why is this important

More detailed demographic data in crime reporting can improve transparency, enable better analysis of crime patterns across communities, and help identify potential disparities in law enforcement. However, this also raises questions about data usage, privacy implications, and implementation costs for local agencies already managing reporting requirements.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy concerns: Expanded demographic collection could raise questions about how personal information is protected, stored, and potentially misused
  • Implementation burden: Local law enforcement agencies may face increased costs and administrative complexity in collecting and submitting additional data categories
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill's reference to "certain demographic information" lacks specificity about which categories must be reported (race, ethnicity, gender, age range, etc.) and how they're defined
  • Federal compatibility: May require coordination with federal UCR standards if state requirements exceed or differ from existing federal reporting frameworks

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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