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House approves Uvalde response bill establishing statewide active‑shooter protocols
Summary
HB 33, the "Uvalde Strong Act," passed unanimously after bill author Rep. McLaughlin described the failures in the Robb Elementary response; the legislation mandates clearer chains of command, joint training and coordination to avoid future chaotic responses.
The Texas House unanimously approved HB 33, legislation prompted by the failures in law enforcement response to the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde. The bill, carried by Rep. McLaughlin (former mayor of Uvalde), requires clearer protocols, joint training and a defined chain of command for active‑shooter and similar critical incidents.
Why it matters: The bill responds to investigations that found disorder and…
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