CS/HB 975: Capitol Center and Complex
GENERAL BILL by Government Operations Subcommittee ; Botana
Capitol Center and Complex; Provides that DMS is responsible for aesthetics of Capitol Center for visitors; requires DMS to consider certain factors when developing specified plan; requires DMS, in consultation with Capitol Police, to establish enhanced security measures in certain parking areas; authorizes Capitol Police to patrol area surrounding Capitol Complex to ensure safety of certain persons; provides requirement for certain operational plan; requires Capitol Police to provide certain report to Legislature; authorizes certain ex officio agents to patrol Capitol Complex & area surrounding Capitol Complex.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 2/26/2026 House - Added to Second Reading Calendar
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 2/26/2026 House - Added to Second Reading Calendar
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2026 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/12/2026 | House |
• Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee • Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee • Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee • Referred to State Affairs Committee • Now in Government Operations Subcommittee |
| 1/13/2026 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 2/9/2026 | House |
• PCS added to Government Operations Subcommittee agenda |
| 2/11/2026 | House |
• Favorable with CS by Government Operations Subcommittee • Reported out of Government Operations Subcommittee • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1) |
| 2/12/2026 | House |
• Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee • Referred to State Affairs Committee • Now in Justice Budget Subcommittee |
| 2/19/2026 | House |
• Added to Justice Budget Subcommittee agenda |
| 2/23/2026 | House |
• Favorable by Justice Budget Subcommittee • Reported out of Justice Budget Subcommittee • Now in State Affairs Committee |
| 2/24/2026 | House |
• Added to State Affairs Committee agenda |
| 2/26/2026 | House |
• Favorable by State Affairs Committee • Reported out of State Affairs Committee • Bill released to House Calendar • Added to Second Reading Calendar |
