A new state law requires schools to have armed guards. But many are having a hard time hiring officers. – Houston Public Media

The state allotted a total of $15,000 per campus to fulfill the requirements of HB 3, while the going rate for armed security guards with the necessary training can hover around $85,000 in parts of the state.

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