HB 5550 establishes an Advisory Committee on Preventable Deaths in County Jails under the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. The committee, composed of up to 11 members including a family member of a deceased inmate, a criminal defense attorney, a medical examiner, and public representatives, will review deaths in custody, identify preventable cases, and recommend policies, training, and rule changes to reduce such incidents. The bill also mandates an annual report on county jail safety, security, and compliance, summarizing deaths, statistical trends, and complaints, including staffing issues and jail noncompliance with regulations. The Commission on Jail Standards must appoint committee members by October 1, 2025