Helen Kerwin, Texas State Representative of the 58th district (R) | https://x.com/HelenKerwin4TX
Helen Kerwin, Texas State Representative of the 58th district (R) | https://x.com/HelenKerwin4TX
More specifically, the official text was summarized by the state legislature as ’’Relating to the designation of animal control officers as first responders’’.
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
This bill amends Section 421.095 of the Government Code to include animal control officers in the definition of "first responder." As per the revised bill, a first responder encompasses public safety employees or volunteers whose responsibilities involve rapid emergency response. The definition now explicitly encompasses peace officers, fire protection personnel, certified volunteer firefighters, emergency medical services personnel certified by the Department of State Health Services, emergency response operators or dispatchers, animal control officers, and other emergency personnel employed by an agency. The bill's provisions take effect Sept. 1, 2025.
Helen Kerwin, member of the House Committee on Public Education, proposed another four bills during the 89(R) legislative session.
Helen Kerwin is currently serving in the Texas State House, representing the state's 58th House district. She replaced previous state representative DeWayne Burns in 2025.
Bills in Texas go through a multi-step legislative process, including committee review, debates, and votes in both chambers before reaching a final decision. Each session, there are typically thousands of bills introduced, but only a portion successfully navigate the process to become law.
You can read more about the bills and other measures here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| HB 2991 | 03/20/2025 | Relating to the donation of blood by persons younger than 18 years of age; authorizing a civil penalty |
| HB 2743 | 03/18/2025 | Relating to the dedication of certain surplus state revenue for ad valorem tax relief |
| HB 2220 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes |
| HB 1674 | 03/12/2025 | Relating to the production, sale, and use of certain agricultural products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); creating a criminal offense |
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