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HB 77 88-0 (2023) Author: Neave Criado, Victoria | et. al. Relating to status offenses committed by a child, including the repeal of the status offense of a child voluntarily running away from home. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Minors--Juvenile Justice | MISSING CHILDREN | RUNAWAY CHILDREN
HB 2660 88-0 (2023) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to duties and procedures and to training programs for law enforcement agencies regarding missing children and missing persons. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS | TIM'S LAW
HB 3330 88-0 (2023) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to the establishment of a task force on the statewide alert systems for abducted children and missing persons with intellectual disabilities. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar | ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3532 88-0 (2023) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to notification requirements for law enforcement agencies regarding a missing child with an intellectual disability or mental illness. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN
HB 3556 88-0 (2023) Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to a local area activation of the alert system for certain missing children. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4975 88-0 (2023) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al. Relating to reporting procedures and training programs for law enforcement agencies regarding missing children and missing persons. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | ARREST WARRANTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 83 88-0 (2023) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to status offenses committed by a child, including the repeal of the status offense of a child voluntarily running away from home. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Minors--Juvenile Justice | MISSING CHILDREN | RUNAWAY CHILDREN
SB 2429 88-0 (2023) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to reporting procedures and training programs for law enforcement agencies regarding missing children and missing persons. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | ARREST WARRANTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1419 87-0 (2021) Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding missing children and missing persons and to the duties of a justice of the peace or other investigator regarding unidentified bodies. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 | JOHN & JOSEPH'S LAW | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING CHILDREN & PERSONS INFORMATION CLEARING HOUSE | MISSING PERSONS
SB 899 87-0 (2021) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding missing children and missing persons and regarding unidentified bodies. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | JOHN & JOSEPH'S LAW | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS
HB 1503 85-0 (2017) Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the reporting of attempted child abductions. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 | Criminal Procedure--General | KIDNAPPING | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING CHILDREN & PERSONS INFORMATION CLEARING HOUSE
SB 1333 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the reporting of attempted child abductions. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING CHILDREN & PERSONS INFORMATION CLEARING HOUSE
HB 888 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to the punishment for the offense of making a false report or statement regarding a missing child; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN
HB 1217 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to certain reporting requirements of the Department of Family and Protective Services regarding child protection, including reporting information for certain foster children who are missing or are victims of sex trafficking. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15 | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Juvenile Justice | MISSING CHILDREN
HB 1793 84-0 (2015) Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to reports of certain missing children and to the administration of missing or exploited children prevention grants. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 60 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the failure to report a missing child or the death of a child; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN
HB 1206 83-0 (2013) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding certain children who are reported to be missing. House: Human Services
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13 | Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | MISSING CHILDREN
HB 1677 83-0 (2013) Author: Frullo, John Relating to reports of missing children or attempted child abductions and to education and training for peace officers regarding missing or exploited children. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | KIDNAPPING | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3062 83-0 (2013) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al. Relating to the failure to report a missing child or the death of a child; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | CAYLEE'S LAW | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Child Protection | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | MISSING CHILDREN | PHYSICIANS
SB 742 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to reports of missing children, missing persons, or attempted child abductions and to education and training for peace officers regarding missing or exploited children. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13 | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | KIDNAPPING | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 943 82-0 (2011) Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to reporting requirements concerning missing persons, including missing children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11 | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | MISSING CHILDREN
HB 2976 82-0 (2011) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al. Relating to the recording of proceedings and the issuance of a warrant to take physical custody of a child in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; creating an offense. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call | Courts--General | Courts--Reporters | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | MISSING CHILDREN
HB 3439 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to missing children; providing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Parent & Child | KIDNAPPING | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS
SB 1490 82-0 (2011) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the recording of proceedings and the issuance of a warrant to take physical custody of a child in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; creating an offense. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11 | Courts--General | Courts--Reporters | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | MISSING CHILDREN
SB 1551 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena | et. al.
Relating to children who are missing or who are victims of offenses; providing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Parent & Child | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS
HB 4534 81-0 (2009) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the criteria for determining whether a person is a missing child or a missing person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Criminal Procedure--General | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS
HB 1424 80-0 (2007) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al. Relating to an appropriation to the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of administering and supporting certain databases and clearinghouses related to missing persons and children. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Electronic Information Systems | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH
HB 79 79-0 (2005) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the punishment for the offense of making a false report regarding a missing child or missing person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee | Criminal Procedure--General | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS
SB 22 79-0 (2005) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the care and custody of foster children and the duties and responsibilities of the Health and Human Services Commission and the Department of Family and Protective Services concerning the care and custody of those children. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services | CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | MISSING CHILDREN | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 1608 78-0 (2003) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the punishment for the offense of making a false report regarding a missing child or missing person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Criminal Procedure--General | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS
HB 605 76-0 (1999) Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to reports regarding a missing child or missing person and to the responsibility of local law enforcement to investigate certain missing person reports; creating an offense. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99 | Aging | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | MISSING CHILDREN
HB 667 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to the powers and duties of the missing children and missing persons information clearinghouse. House: Public Safety Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--General | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING CHILDREN & PERSONS INFORMATION CLEARING HOUSE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 668 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to missing children, to the duty of law enforcement with respect to missing children, and to certain criminal offenses frequently committed against missing children. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN
HB 1092 75-0 (1997) Author: Serna, Gilbert | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to missing children and other missing persons. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately | Family--Parent & Child | Minors | MISSING CHILDREN
HB 1516 75-0 (1997) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation of a record keeping system for assisting law enforcement in the location of missing children. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97 | Human Services--Child Services | Law Enforcement | Minors | MISSING CHILDREN
HB 2693 75-0 (1997) Author: Serna, Gilbert
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the development of information to identify missing persons. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--General | MISSING CHILDREN
HB 2899 75-0 (1997) Author: Crabb, Joe
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the development of information to identify missing children or persons. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97 | Crime Prevention | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Minors | MISSING CHILDREN
HB 601 71-0 (1989) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank Relating to certain information about missing children, missing persons, and unidentified bodies. House: Public Safety Pending in committee | Law Enforcement | Minors | MISSING CHILDREN | Open Meetings & Open Records
SB 402 71-0 (1989) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to certain information about missing children, missing persons, and unidentified bodies. House: Public Safety
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89 | Law Enforcement | Minors | MISSING CHILDREN | Open Meetings & Open Records
HB 114 70-0 (1987) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank Relating to investigations of missing persons and missing or runaway children. House: Public Safety Pending in committee | Minors--General | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS | RUNAWAY CHILDREN
HB 242 70-0 (1987) Author: Richardson, Bob Relating to missing children prevention and identification programs. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Minors--General | MISSING CHILDREN
HB 1630 70-0 (1987) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety to accept donations for the missing children and missing persons information clearinghouse. House: Public Safety
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately | GIFTS & DONATIONS | MISSING CHILDREN | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 223 70-0 (1987) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to investigations of missing persons and missing or runaway children. House: Public Safety
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | MISSING CHILDREN
HB 248 69-0 (1985) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to missing children and missing persons. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective immediately | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Parent & Child | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS
HB 1194 69-0 (1985) Author: Richardson, Bob Relating to missing children information and identification programs administered by school districts. House: Public Education Reported from s/c favorably w/sub. | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Health & Safety | MISSING CHILDREN
HR 231 69-0 (1985) Author: Ragsdale, Paul Expressing appreciation for donation of billboards to help locate a missing child. Reported enrolled | MISSING CHILD BILLBOARDS | MISSING CHILDREN | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
SB 434 69-0 (1985) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to missing children and young adults. Senate: Health & Human Resources Referred to Health & Human Services | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Health & Safety | MISSING CHILDREN
SR 543 69-0 (1985) Author: Edwards, Chet Commending businesses throughout Texas who entered into various projects to help locate missing children. Read & adopted | Business & Commerce--General | MISSING CHILDREN | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
HB 1061 68-0 (1983) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the collection of information about certain persons by the Bureau of Identification and Records. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Law Enforcement | MISSING CHILDREN
HB 2333 68-0 (1983) Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Sponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to missing children investigations by law enforcement agencies. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Family--Parent & Child | Law Enforcement | Minors--General | MISSING CHILDREN


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