HB 2015, establishing public safety grants and enabling local governments to implement long-term funding, has passed the Senate with bipartisan support. The bill now returns to the House for concurrence, which is highly likely.
Prime-sponsored by Rep. Debra Entenman (D-47), HB 2015 must now be fully funded in the Operating Budget. Governor Ferguson initially requested $100 million to support the program. Grant funds under the bill can be used to hire additional law enforcement officers, prosecutors, public defenders, treatment providers, and community outreach professionals, helping to make our communities safer.
WR strongly supports HB 2015 and thanks the Senate for its passage. We encourage the House to concur, and we appreciate the Governor’s commitment to sign the bill once it reaches his desk.
