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Senate passes 'Uvalde Strong Act' requiring active‑shooter training, reviews and reporting
Summary
The Senate unanimously approved a package of new requirements for law enforcement, schools and emergency providers to strengthen active‑shooter preparedness, reporting and cross‑agency coordination following the Robb Elementary tragedy.
The Texas Senate unanimously passed the committee substitute for House Bill 33, dubbed the "Uvalde Strong Act," establishing new statewide steps to improve preparedness, response and reporting for active‑shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities.
Senator Roland Gutierrez introduced the bill on the floor and Senator José Flores presented the legislation as a response to shortcomings revealed by the Robb Elementary School shooting. The bill…
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