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SB 1761

Relating to the collection of certain incident-based data reported to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Royce West

SB 1761 mandates Texas law enforcement agencies report standardized incident data to state commission, creating statewide database for oversight and analysis.

Referred to Criminal Justice
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Bill Summary · SB 1761

Legislative bill overview

SB 1761 requires the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) to collect and maintain incident-based data from law enforcement agencies across Texas. This data collection appears focused on standardizing reporting of specific police incidents to create a statewide database for analysis and transparency purposes.

Why is this important

Incident-based data collection enables policymakers, researchers, and the public to identify patterns in law enforcement activities, potential disparities, and accountability issues. Currently, Texas lacks comprehensive standardized incident reporting, making it difficult to assess statewide policing trends or compare practices across agencies.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation burden: Law enforcement agencies may face resource constraints and administrative costs to comply with new data collection and reporting requirements
  • Data privacy concerns: Incident-based data could reveal sensitive information about victims, suspects, or officers depending on what's collected and how it's stored/accessed
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's language about "certain incidents" lacks specifics—unclear which incident types must be reported, potentially creating inconsistent compliance or unintended coverage gaps

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

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