A Texas Senate committee took up a renewed push to protect certain police personnel records from public disclosure, including unsubstantiated complaints against officers, but opponents say the bill would make law enforcement less transparent and accountable to the public.
Filed by state Sen. Phil King (R-Weatherford), Senate Bill (SB) 14 is a revised version of a measure that failed on a point of order during the regular session, but which Gov. Greg Abbott included in the agenda for the special session of the 89th Texas Legislature.
