AUSTIN - The fight to change gun laws came front and center at the Texas State Capitol. 1, eff. June 17, 2011. 1303 (H.B. 6, eff. 1, eff. (g) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. The law freezes property tax revenues for cities with a population over 250,000 that defund the police. (5) the peace officer or agent of the law enforcement agency conducting the interrogation reasonably believed at the time the interrogation commenced that the person being interrogated was not taken into custody for or being interrogated concerning the commission of an offense listed in Subsection (b). 795 (S.B. Sept. 1, 1999. Police need probable cause to pull you over in Texas. Art. (b) A commissioned peace officer of a state of the United States of America adjoining this state, while the officer is in this state, has under this subsection the same powers, duties, and immunities as a peace officer of this state who is acting in the discharge of an official duty, but only in a municipality some part of the municipal limits of which are within one mile of the boundary between this state and the adjoining state and only at a time the peace officer is regularly assigned to duty in a county, parish, or municipality that adjoins this state. AUSTIN, Texas -. A judge shall report to the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service a person who has been convicted in the judge's court of a crime or has been placed on deferred adjudication for a felony and is an illegal criminal alien as defined by Section 493.015(a), Government Code. (3) the types of documents on which the authenticating officer is authorized to use the governor's facsimile signature. September 1, 2005. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, eff. A peace officer may not intentionally use a choke hold, carotid artery hold, or similar neck restraint in searching or arresting a person unless the restraint is necessary to prevent serious bodily injury to or the death of the officer or another person. 21.001(7), eff. Some of their primary duties include: He shall represent the State in cases he has prosecuted which are appealed. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, eff. All expenses incurred by the granting or revocation of a certificate of authority to act as a railroad peace officer shall be paid by the employing railroad company. Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 4289, ch. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. Art. (b) To appoint an authenticating officer under this article, the governor shall file with the secretary of state a document that contains: (1) the name of the person to be appointed as authenticating officer and a copy of the person's signature; (2) the types of documents the authenticating officer is authorized to sign for the governor; and. 150), Sec. Fact: There are more than. DEPUTY. Art. 2.12. WHO ARE PEACE OFFICERS. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 99, eff. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, eff. 2.09. WHO ARE MAGISTRATES. If a jailer licensed under Chapter 1701, Occupations Code, has successfully completed a training program provided by the sheriff, the jailer may execute lawful process issued to the jailer by any magistrate or court on a person confined in the jail at which the jailer is employed to the same extent that a peace officer is authorized to execute process under Article 2.13(b)(2), including: (1) a warrant under Chapter 15, 17, or 18; (3) a subpoena under Chapter 20A or 24; or. Each district attorney shall represent the State in all criminal cases in the district courts of his district and in appeals therefrom, except in cases where he has been, before his election, employed adversely. 272, Sec. (3) is inhabited primarily by students or employees of the private institution. 6, eff. September 1, 2015. SHALL DRAW COMPLAINTS. 1311 (H.B. Art. The legislation becoming law improves training . (2) inform the person that the person is being held pursuant to an immigration detainer request issued by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (f) added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. A new pro-gun law in Texas that went into effect Wednesday allows most Texans who legally own a firearm to carry it openly in public without obtaining a permit or training, a measure that experts . Art. INTERVENTION REQUIRED FOR EXCESSIVE FORCE; REPORT REQUIRED. (3) "Place of detention" means a police station or other building that is a place of operation for a law enforcement agency, including a municipal police department or county sheriff's department, and is owned or operated by the law enforcement agency for the purpose of detaining persons in connection with the suspected violation of a penal law. Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. May 17, 1971; Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 9, ch. (b) A law enforcement agency filing a case with the attorney representing the state shall submit to the attorney representing the state a written statement by an agency employee with knowledge of the case acknowledging that all documents, items, and information in the possession of the agency that are required to be disclosed to the defendant in the case under Article 39.14 have been disclosed to the attorney representing the state. NEGLECTING TO EXECUTE PROCESS. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 26, eff. 3800), Sec. (d) On adoption of a policy under Subsection (b), a law enforcement agency shall examine the feasibility of installing video camera and transmitter-activated equipment in each agency law enforcement motor vehicle regularly used to make motor vehicle stops and transmitter-activated equipment in each agency law enforcement motorcycle regularly used to make motor vehicle stops. MAY SUMMON AID. September 1, 2011. MAY ADMINISTER OATHS. 1488), Sec. The Texas Education Code includes all laws and rules passed by the state legislature. 2.31. 659, Sec. 312 (S.B. 40, Sec. It is a violation of duty on the part of any sheriff to permit a defendant so committed to remain out of jail, except that he may, when a defendant is committed for want of bail, or when he arrests in a bailable case, give the person arrested a reasonable time to procure bail; but he shall so guard the accused as to prevent escape. 93 (S.B. (1) an individual in the custody of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department or placed in a juvenile facility; or (2) a juvenile offender detained in or committed to a correctional facility. 1695), Sec. 2.18. A peace officer described by this subsection may also as part of the officer's powers in this state enforce the ordinances of a Texas municipality described by this subsection but only after the governing body of the municipality authorizes that enforcement by majority vote at an open meeting. 2, eff. 908 (H.B. Learn about the police search and seizure laws for each state and what police can and cannot do. (h) The notice under Subsection (g) of this article must: (2) give the name and address of the court holding the exhibit; and. September 1, 2009. Art. 69), Sec. Section 545.305 of the TTC is pretty lengthy so we'll just go over the main causes that would permit Texas police to tow your vehicle, including: If the vehicle is unattended on a bridge, viaduct, or causeway; or if it's in a tube ortunnel that results in the obstruction of traffic Texas Administrative Code (outside source) What to do if you are arrested or detained Say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. 1, eff. 312 (S.B. Laws and Regulations November 10, 2020. . (a) In this article: (A) a firearm or any object manifestly designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious bodily injury; or. Art. (2004). 4), Sec. (2) notify the Department of Public Safety regarding: (A) the misuse of the identifying information; (B) the actual identity of the person arrested, if known by the agency; and. 808 (H.B. 584 (H.B. Sept. 1, 2001; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 3, eff. (c) The sheriff or the law enforcement agency, as applicable, shall receive and hold the exhibits consisting of firearms or contraband and release them only to the person or persons authorized by the court in which such exhibits have been received or dispose of them as provided by Chapter 18. 3, eff. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 907, Sec. Wherever a duty is imposed by this Code upon the sheriff, the same duty may lawfully be performed by his deputy. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 2164), Sec. A peace officer may not engage in racial profiling. June 20, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 580 (S.B. 4, Sec. September 1, 2019. The form must include spaces to report only the following information: (1) the date on which the incident occurred; (2) the location where the incident occurred; (3) the age, gender, and race or ethnicity of each peace officer involved in the incident; (4) if known, the age, gender, and race or ethnicity of each injured or deceased person involved in the incident; (5) whether the person was injured or died as a result of the incident; (6) whether each injured or deceased person used, exhibited, or was carrying a deadly weapon during the incident; (7) whether each peace officer involved in the incident was on duty during the incident; (8) whether each peace officer involved in the incident was responding to an emergency call or a request for assistance and, if so, whether the officer responded to that call or request with one or more other peace officers; and. January 1, 2021. CUSTODY OF PRISONERS. In providing the report, the law enforcement agency shall redact any otherwise confidential information that is included in the report, other than the information described by Subsection (a). 27, eff. 1026 (H.B. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. ASSISTANCE OF TEXAS RANGERS. Art. Sept. 1, 1999. (a) The governor may appoint an authenticating officer, in accordance with Subsection (b) of this article, and delegate to that officer the power to sign for the governor or to use the governor's facsimile signature for signing any document that does not have legal effect under this code unless it is signed by the governor. Yellow = A law has been passed regarding public access to body-worn camera footage. 1341 (S.B. 82nd Legislature, 2011. 974, Sec. 469 (H.B. Immigration Texas Government Code, Chapter 752, Subchapter C Known as Senate Bill 4, this law prohibits certain local government officials and certain higher education campus police departments from adopting or enforcing certain policies regarding immigration laws. TRACKING USE OF CERTAIN TESTIMONY. 14, Sec. Aug. 27, 1973; Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 480, ch. 2.125. 7, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 2.121. (2) "Motor vehicle stop" means an occasion in which a peace officer stops a motor vehicle for an alleged violation of a law or ordinance. Don't give any explanations or excuses. 2.1397. September 1, 2009. (b) The geographical area that is subject to designation under Subsection (a) of this article may include only the private institution's campus area and an area that: (1) is adjacent to the campus of the private institution; (2) does not extend further than a distance of one mile from the perimeter of the campus of the private institution; and. 977 (H.B. The criteria may include consideration of tax effort, financial hardship, available revenue, and budget surpluses. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. (c) If at any time after the case is filed with the attorney representing the state the law enforcement agency discovers or acquires any additional document, item, or information required to be disclosed to the defendant under Article 39.14, an agency employee shall promptly disclose the document, item, or information to the attorney representing the state. 722. 509 (S.B. (a), (b) amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 2, eff. 2, eff. Art. 621, Sec. 402 (S.B. (e) If a provision of this code requires the governor's signature on a document before that document has legal effect, the authorized signature of the authenticating officer or an authorized facsimile signature of the governor gives the document the same legal effect as if it had been signed manually by the governor. 1, eff. Don't say anything, sign anything, or make any decisions without a lawyer. (c) amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. Texas Constitution and Statutes (outside source) Searchable index of all state codes and the Texas Constitution. 431 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 534 (S.B. 1, eff. 1, eff. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. In this subsection, "National Forest System" has the meaning assigned by 16 U.S.C. This subsection does not affect the collection of information as required by a policy under Subsection (b)(6). (a) The director of the Department of Public Safety may appoint up to 50 special rangers who are employed by the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association to aid law enforcement agencies in the investigation of the theft of livestock or related property. Upon complaint being made before a district or county attorney that an offense has been committed in his district or county, he shall reduce the complaint to writing and cause the same to be signed and sworn to by the complainant, and it shall be duly attested by said attorney. 2.02, eff. EXAMINING COURT. (C) is not required to apprehend the person suspected of committing an offense. 204, Sec. 341), Sec. September 1, 2017. 1420, Sec. 1, see other Art. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1172 (H.B. 800), Sec. (b-1) added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. REPORT REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH FRAUDULENT USE OR POSSESSION OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION. 2.1385. 4, eff. The primary jurisdiction of a University Police Officer includes all counties in which the University owns, leases, rents, or otherwise maintains control of property. 1233), Sec. (g) A private institution of higher education is liable for any act or omission by a person while serving as an adjunct police officer outside of the campus of the institution in the same manner as the municipality or county governing that geographical area is liable for any act or omission of a peace officer employed by the municipality or county. Pursuant to Article 2.1305 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, an establishment serving the public may not prohibit or otherwise restrict a peace officer or special investigator from carrying on the establishment's premises a weapon that the peace officer or special investigator is otherwise authorize to carry, regardless of whether the peace officer or special investigator is engaged . 4, eff. (c) Money collected under this article shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the general revenue fund. (B) the peace officer or agent of the law enforcement agency conducting the interrogation attempted, in good faith, to record the person's refusal but the person was unwilling to have the refusal recorded, and the peace officer or agent contemporaneously, in writing, documented the refusal; (2) the statement was not made as the result of a custodial interrogation, including a statement that was made spontaneously by the accused and not in response to a question by a peace officer; (3) the peace officer or agent of the law enforcement agency conducting the interrogation attempted, in good faith, to record the interrogation but the recording equipment did not function, the officer or agent inadvertently operated the equipment incorrectly, or the equipment malfunctioned or stopped operating without the knowledge of the officer or agent; (4) exigent public safety concerns prevented or rendered infeasible the making of an electronic recording of the statement; or. September 1, 2021. (b) It is the duty of the trial court, the attorney representing the accused, the attorney representing the state and all peace officers to so conduct themselves as to insure a fair trial for both the state and the defendant, not impair the presumption of innocence, and at the same time afford the public the benefits of a free press. 1, eff. Redesignated from Code of Criminal Procedure, Art/Sec 2.139 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. CIVIL PENALTY. These agencies employed 59,219 sworn police officers, about 244 for each 100,000 residents. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (d) A railroad peace officer is not entitled to state benefits normally provided by the state to a peace officer. In this subsection, "national park or national recreation area" means a national park or national recreation area included in the National Park System as defined by 16 U.S.C. Six hundred and sixty-six new Texas laws will go into effect this Wednesday. 856 (S.B. Federal protection currently . (6) perform all other duties imposed on the clerk by law. Statutes of limitation. Aug. 26, 1991; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 69), Sec. 1, eff. 1, eff. May 23, 1973. Sept. 1, 1987; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. The bond may be sued on from time to time in the name of the person injured until the whole amount is recovered. 2.123. (3) request information from the child and the other person regarding the child's safety, well-being, and current residence. The amount of a civil penalty under this subsection is $10,000 for the first day and $1,000 for each additional day that the agency fails to submit the report. (b) An officer or agent designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security under 40 U.S.C. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a peace officer who encounters an injured person while discharging the officer's official duties shall immediately and as necessary: (1) request emergency medical services personnel to provide the person with emergency medical services; and. (b) Unless good cause exists that makes electronic recording infeasible, a law enforcement agency shall make a complete and contemporaneous electronic recording of any custodial interrogation that occurs in a place of detention and is of a person suspected of committing or charged with the commission of an offense under: (2) Section 19.03, Penal Code (capital murder); (3) Section 20.03, Penal Code (kidnapping); (4) Section 20.04, Penal Code (aggravated kidnapping); (5) Section 20A.02, Penal Code (trafficking of persons); (6) Section 20A.03, Penal Code (continuous trafficking of persons); (7) Section 21.02, Penal Code (continuous sexual abuse of young child or disabled individual); (8) Section 21.11, Penal Code (indecency with a child); (9) Section 21.12, Penal Code (improper relationship between educator and student); (10) Section 22.011, Penal Code (sexual assault); (11) Section 22.021, Penal Code (aggravated sexual assault); or. (3) is not an exhibit in another pending criminal action. HHS agencies and divisions must protect client confidential information and respond appropriately to suspected or actual breaches. 1, eff. Private Security (37 TAC Part 1, Chapter 35) Texas Statutes. 114, Sec. DISQUALIFIED. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) A law enforcement officer who takes possession of a child under Section 262.104, Family Code, may release the child to: (1) a residential child-care facility licensed by the Department of Family and Protective Services under Chapter 42, Human Resources Code, if the facility is authorized by the department to take possession of the child; (3) the Department of Family and Protective Services; or. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a school marshal may: (1) make arrests and exercise all authority given peace officers under this code, subject to written regulations adopted by: (A) the board of trustees of a school district or the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school under Section 37.0811, Education Code; (B) the governing body of a private school under Section 37.0813, Education Code; or, (C) the governing board of a public junior college under Section 51.220, Education Code; and. Art. Learn about 2021 unmarked police car laws in Texas to protect your safety. September 1, 2017. 686), Sec. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. January 1, 2021. Nov. 12, 1991; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. Art. Licensed Peace Officers (includes County Sheriffs and Deputy Constables): Current 2-year Training Unit: (09/01/21 - 08/31/23): A minimum of 40 hours of training to include the current Legislative Update course #3187. September 1, 2019. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1(a), eff. 2, eff. (a) The following named criminal investigators of the United States shall not be deemed peace officers, but shall have the powers of arrest, search, and seizure under the laws of this state as to felony offenses only: (1) Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; (2) Special Agents of the Secret Service; (3) Special Agents of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement; (4) Special Agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; (5) Special Agents of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration; (6) Inspectors of the United States Postal Inspection Service; (7) Special Agents of the Criminal Investigation Division of the Internal Revenue Service; (8) Civilian Special Agents of the United States Naval Criminal Investigative Service; (9) Marshals and Deputy Marshals of the United States Marshals Service; (10) Special Agents of the United States Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security; (11) Special Agents of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration; (12) Special Agents of the Office of Inspector General of the United States Social Security Administration; (13) Special Agents of the Office of Inspector General of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; (14) Special Agents of the Office of Inspector General of the United States Department of Agriculture; (15) Special Agents of the Office of Export Enforcement of the United States Department of Commerce; (16) Special Agents of the Criminal Investigation Command of the United States Army; (17) Special Agents of the Office of Special Investigations of the United States Air Force; and. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. If any sheriff or other officer shall wilfully refuse or fail from neglect to execute any summons, subpoena or attachment for a witness, or any other legal process which it is made his duty by law to execute, he shall be liable to a fine for contempt not less than ten nor more than two hundred dollars, at the discretion of the court. 404 (S.B. Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 545, ch. 1172 (H.B. 1, eff. 9), Sec. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. REPORTS REQUIRED FOR MOTOR VEHICLE STOPS. 8, eff. 628, Sec. Former Dallas police Chief David Brown announced Wednesday that he plans to return to North Texas after resigning as Chicago . 1163 (H.B. 245), Sec. 93 (S.B. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1849), Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. PROVISION OF FUNDING OR EQUIPMENT. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 867), Sec. Sept. 1, 2001; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1, eff. DUTIES REGARDING MISUSED IDENTITY. (18) a police officer with the Office of Security and Law Enforcement of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Dec. 4, 1986; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. Below are listings of current law enforcement employment opportunities throughout Texas. September 1, 2015. 530), Sec. (b) An entity described by Subsection (a) that investigates the alleged commission of an offense under Chapter 20A, Penal Code, or the alleged commission of an offense under Chapter 43, Penal Code, which may involve human trafficking, shall submit to the attorney general a report in the manner and form prescribed by the attorney general containing the following information: (1) the offense being investigated, including a brief description of the alleged prohibited conduct; (2) regarding each person suspected of committing the offense and each victim of the offense: (iii) race or ethnicity, as defined by Article 2.132; and. If the peace officer does not take temporary possession of the child, the officer shall obtain the child's current address and any other relevant information and report that information to the Department of Family and Protective Services. 324 (S.B. 1. (a-1) A district clerk is exempt from the requirements of Subsections (a)(4) and (5) if the electronic filing system used by the clerk for accepting electronic documents or electronic digital media from an attorney representing the state does not have the capability of accepting electronic filings from a defendant and the system was established or procured before June 1, 2009. September 1, 2017. Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2.03, eff. 3452), Sec. REPORT OF WARRANT OR CAPIAS INFORMATION. Art. 1237, Sec. (b) A state agency or the office of an attorney representing the state shall, when requested in writing by the Attorney General, provide to the Attorney General any record that is needed for purposes of federal habeas review. (a) In this article: (1) "Motor vehicle stop" has the meaning assigned by Article 2.132(a). June 19, 2009. (B) regain physical custody of the inmate or defendant if the inmate or defendant escapes while being transported.
