Bill Text: TX HB765 | 2027-2028 | 90th Legislature Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Relating to the establishment of a blue envelope program by the Department of Public Safety to facilitate interactions between peace officers and the public during motor vehicle stops and requiring associated training for peace officers.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Introduced) 2026-11-09 - Filed [HB765 Detail]

Download: Texas-2027-HB765-Introduced.html

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By: Sethi H.B. No. 765

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the establishment of a blue envelope program by the
Department of Public Safety to facilitate interactions between
peace officers and the public during motor vehicle stops and
requiring associated training for peace officers.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as Brylee's Law.
SECTION 2. Chapter 2B, Code of Criminal Procedure, is
amended by adding Subchapter D-1 to read as follows:
SUBCHAPTER D-1. BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM
Art. 2B.0171. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "motor
vehicle stop" has the meaning assigned by Article 2B.0051.
Art. 2B.0172. BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM. (a) The department
shall establish a blue envelope program under this subchapter to
facilitate interactions between an individual and a peace officer
during a motor vehicle stop.
(b) The department by rule shall design, produce, and make
available to the public:
(1) a standardized blue envelope into which an
individual detained for a motor vehicle stop may place a
standardized communication card described by Subdivision (2) and
documentation described by Subsection (c)(1) for presentation to a
peace officer during the motor vehicle stop; and
(2) a standardized communication card that an
individual may fill out to provide information regarding the
individual 's communication needs, accommodations, emergency
contacts, preferred methods of communication, and any other
information that may assist a peace officer during a motor vehicle
stop.
(c) The blue envelope developed under Subsection (b)(1)
must be:
(1) designed to be of sufficient size to hold an
individual's driver's license, if applicable, vehicle
registration, proof of insurance, and communication card described
by Subsection (b)(2) and any other relevant documents that an
individual may need to present to a peace officer during a motor
vehicle stop; and
(2) sturdy and readily recognizable.
(d) The department shall make available the blue envelopes
and communication cards developed under Subsection (b):
(1) on request by any individual; and
(2) at each driver's license office and other
locations determined appropriate by the department.
Art. 2B.0173. FUNDING. The department may use appropriated
funds and may accept gifts, grants, and donations from any source
for purposes of the blue envelope program established under this
subchapter.
Art. 2B.0174. RULES. The department may adopt rules as
necessary to administer this subchapter.
SECTION 3. Section 1701.253, Occupations Code, is amended
by adding Subsection (v) to read as follows:
(v) As part of the minimum curriculum requirements, the
commission shall establish a statewide education and training
program on the blue envelope program under Subchapter D-1, Chapter
2B, Code of Criminal Procedure, and best practices for recognizing
and interacting with individuals presenting a blue envelope during
motor vehicle stops. The commission may provide the training
required under this subsection as part of an existing training
program or as a separate training program. An officer shall
complete a program established under this subsection not later than
the second anniversary of the date the officer is licensed under
this chapter or the date the officer applies for an intermediate
proficiency certificate, whichever date is earlier.
SECTION 4. (a) As soon as practicable after the effective
date of this Act, the Department of Public Safety shall design and
produce the blue envelopes and communication cards as required by
Article 2B.0172, Code of Criminal Procedure, as added by this Act.
(b) Not later than March 1, 2028, the Department of Public
Safety shall make the blue envelopes and communication cards
available to the public as required under Article 2B.0172, Code of
Criminal Procedure, as added by this Act.
SECTION 5. Not later than March 1, 2028, the Texas
Commission on Law Enforcement shall implement the training
requirements under Section 1701.253(v), Occupations Code, as added
by this Act.
SECTION 6. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.