(a) The director of the Department of Public Safety may appoint up to 250 railroad peace officers who are employed by a railroad company to aid law enforcement agencies in the protection of railroad property and the protection of the persons and property of railroad passengers and employees. January 1, 2019. INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN REPORTS ALLEGING ABUSE. 1, eff. Learn about the police search and seizure laws for each state and what police can and cannot do. (b) Before a law enforcement officer may release a child to a person authorized by law to take possession of the child other than a governmental entity, the officer shall: (1) verify with the National Crime Information Center that the child is not a missing child; (2) search the relevant databases of the National Crime Information Center system, including those pertaining to protection orders, historical protection orders, warrants, sex offender registries, and persons on supervised release to: (A) verify that the person to whom the child is being released: (i) does not have a protective order issued against the person; and, (ii) is not registered as a sex offender unless the person is the child's parent or guardian and there are no restrictions regarding the person's contact with the child; and. 14, Sec. SPECIAL RANGERS OF TEXAS AND SOUTHWESTERN CATTLE RAISERS ASSOCIATION. The form must include spaces to report only the following information: (3) the age, gender, and race or ethnicity of each injured or deceased peace officer involved in the incident; (4) if known, the age, gender, and race or ethnicity of each person who discharged a firearm and caused injury or death to a peace officer involved in the incident; and. 1728), Sec. DISQUALIFIED. Sept. 1, 2001; Subsec. Speed limits are designed to get drivers where they want to go safely and without undue delay. The agency also shall examine the feasibility of equipping each peace officer who regularly detains or stops motor vehicles with a body worn camera, as that term is defined by Section 1701.651, Occupations Code. This is a list of law enforcement agencies in the U.S. state of Texas.. 7, eff. 2.273. 597, Sec. 2, eff. Not later than the 30th day after the date the court clerk issues the warrant or capias, the sheriff: (1) shall report to the national crime information center each warrant or capias issued for a defendant charged with a felony who fails to appear in court when summoned; and. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. June 17, 2011. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. LIABILITY. The Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence rallied in Austin on Tuesday as part of . (3) is not an exhibit in another pending criminal action. SPECIAL DUTY OF DISTRICT OR COUNTY ATTORNEY RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT. (b) For purposes of this article, "assistance" includes investigative, technical, and administrative assistance. Sept. 1, 1999. (3) the person undergoes any additional training required for that person to meet the training standards of the municipality or county for peace officers employed by the municipality or county. 2.07. Art. Whenever a duty is imposed upon the clerk of the district or county court, the same may be lawfully performed by his deputy. 4, eff. 1344 (S.B. Aug. 29, 1983; Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 5.02, eff. 467 (H.B. 1303), Sec. 1.05(d), eff. (C) causing a child victim by any means to engage in, or become the victim of, prohibited conduct involving one or more sexual activities, including conduct described by Section 20A.02(a)(7), Penal Code; (5) if available, information regarding any victims' service organization or program to which the victim was referred as part of the investigation; and. 580 (S.B. DUTIES REGARDING MISUSED IDENTITY. (c) For purposes of Subsection (b), an electronic recording of a custodial interrogation is complete only if the recording: (1) begins at or before the time the person being interrogated enters the area of the place of detention in which the custodial interrogation will take place or receives a warning described by Section 2(a), Article 38.22, whichever is earlier; and. Art. 907, Sec. May 24, 1999; Subsec. 34), Sec. (h) A railroad peace officer who is a member of a railroad craft may not perform the duties of a member of any other railroad craft during a strike or labor dispute. The payment of such fine shall be enforced in the same manner as fines for contempt in civil cases. 260, Sec. 1223 (S.B. 927, Sec. Art. (e) relettered from subsec. 808 (H.B. When any criminal proceeding is had before an examining court in his district or before a judge upon habeas corpus, and he is notified of the same, and is at the time within his district, he shall represent the State therein, unless prevented by other official duties. 1, eff. 808 (H.B. (c) An establishment serving the public that violates this article is subject to a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 for each violation. 6, Sec. Mar 2, 2023. 124 (H.B. 2.13951. September 1, 2011. Sept. 1, 1995; Subsec. 2.04. (2) "Officer-involved injury or death" means an incident during which a peace officer discharges a firearm causing injury or death to another. The attorney general may sue to collect a civil penalty under this subsection. The report must include: (1) the total number of incidents that occurred; Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (f) For good cause, the director of the department may revoke a certificate of authority issued under this article and the executive director of the commission may revoke a license issued under this article. Nov. 12, 1991; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 1, eff. 2.06, eff. Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. (1) in every case authorized by the provisions of this Code, interfere without warrant to prevent or suppress crime; (2) execute all lawful process issued to the officer by any magistrate or court; (3) give notice to some magistrate of all offenses committed within the officer's jurisdiction, where the officer has good reason to believe there has been a violation of the penal law; and. September 1, 2019. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 2.02. (c) To receive funds or video and audio equipment from the state for the purpose of installing video and audio equipment in law enforcement motor vehicles and motorcycles or equipping peace officers with body worn cameras, the governing body of a county or municipality, in conjunction with the law enforcement agency serving the county or municipality, shall certify to the Department of Public Safety that the law enforcement agency needs funds or video and audio equipment for that purpose. PEACE OFFICERS FROM ADJOINING STATES. In addition to performing duties required by Article 2.21, a clerk of a district or county court in which an affirmative finding under Article 42.014 is requested shall report that request to the Texas Judicial Council, along with a statement as to whether the request was granted by the court and, if so, whether the affirmative finding was entered in the judgment in the case. (3) state that the eligible exhibit will be disposed of unless a written request is received by the clerk before the 31st day after the date of notice. 312 (S.B. Sept. 1, 1981. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, see other Art. (d) added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. Reenacted and amended by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 245), Sec. 926 (S.B. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Family members of victims killed in the Uvalde school shooting confronted Texas' police chief Tuesday in an emotional end to a day of protests at the state Capitol over gun . 611), Sec. (c) If the peace officer determines that the circumstances described by Section 262.104, Family Code, exist, the officer may take temporary possession of the child without a court order as provided by Section 262.104, Family Code. 1036), Sec. September 1, 2017. (c) A report required under Subsection (b) must be submitted by the chief administrator of the law enforcement agency, regardless of whether the administrator is elected, employed, or appointed, and must include: (1) a comparative analysis of the information compiled under Article 2.133 to: (A) evaluate and compare the number of motor vehicle stops, within the applicable jurisdiction, of persons who are recognized as racial or ethnic minorities and persons who are not recognized as racial or ethnic minorities; (B) examine the disposition of motor vehicle stops made by officers employed by the agency, categorized according to the race or ethnicity of the affected persons, as appropriate, including any searches resulting from stops within the applicable jurisdiction; and, (C) evaluate and compare the number of searches resulting from motor vehicle stops within the applicable jurisdiction and whether contraband or other evidence was discovered in the course of those searches; and. 1, eff. 246, Sec. 474, Sec. The attorney general may sue to collect a civil penalty under this subsection. 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. September 1, 2009. September 1, 2005. 3389), Sec. (1) "Establishment serving the public" means: (A) a hotel, motel, or other place of lodging; (B) a restaurant or other place where food is offered for sale to the public; (C) a retail business or other commercial establishment or an office building to which the general public is invited; (E) any other place of public accommodation, amusement, convenience, or resort to which the general public or any classification of persons from the general public is regularly, normally, or customarily invited. 209 (H.B. 1011 (H.B. POWER OF DEPUTY CLERKS. (a) In this article: (1) "Attorney representing the state" means a district attorney, a criminal district attorney, or a county attorney with criminal jurisdiction. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 (H.B. Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 4289, ch. (3) is not a school whose students meet the definition provided by Section 29.916(a)(1), Education Code. 2, eff. 1, eff. Texas Government Code Chapter 752. Yellow = A law has been passed regarding public access to body-worn camera footage. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1124 (H.B. (a) It shall be the duty of the attorney representing the State to present by information to the court having jurisdiction, any officer for neglect or failure of any duty enjoined upon such officer, when such neglect or failure can be presented by information, whenever it shall come to the knowledge of said attorney that there has been a neglect (c) A district court, county court, state agency, or office of an attorney representing the state may not restrict or delay the reproduction or delivery of a record requested by the Attorney General under this article. (g) In addition to the powers of arrest, search, and seizure under Subsection (a), a Special Agent of the Secret Service protecting a person described by 18 U.S.C. (a) This article applies only to a defendant who, in connection with a previous conviction for an offense listed in Article 42A.054(a) or for which the judgment contains an affirmative finding under Article 42A.054(c) or (d): (1) received a sentence that included imprisonment at a facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; and. 2212), Sec. (2) "Race or ethnicity" has the meaning assigned by Article 2.132(a). 2.139. On April 22, 1873, the law authorizing the State Police was repealed. (2) inquiring as to the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense if the officer has probable cause to believe that the victim or witness has engaged in specific conduct constituting a separate criminal offense. 2.08. 2.11. AUTHENTICATING OFFICER. 534 (S.B. 2, p. 317, ch. 531, Sec. MAY ADMINISTER OATHS. (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. CUSTODY OF PRISONERS. 1, eff. (g) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. September 1, 2017. 4170), Sec. 2.251. 2702), Sec. 1164 (H.B. 659, Sec. Redesignated from Code of Criminal Procedure, Art/Sec 2.139 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. The announcement of Brown's resignation came on Wednesday, a day after Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her reelection bid. 1, eff. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. Art. (c) amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. September 1, 2019. Today, Texas is regarded as having some of the most permissive gun laws in the United States. 516 (H.B. Art. (2) is assisting another law enforcement agency. May 18, 2013. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. CRD is comprised of the Crime Records Services . 1, eff. The Crime Records Division (CRD) acts as the Texas State Control Terminal for eight state and national criminal justice programs and is responsible for the administration of these programs, providing critical operational data to law enforcement and criminal justice agencies in Texas and nationwide. Sept. 1, 1975; Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 618, ch. (a) The office of the attorney general by rule shall create a written and electronic form for the reporting by law enforcement agencies of incidents in which, while a peace officer is performing an official duty, a person who is not a peace officer discharges a firearm and causes injury or death to the officer. 16, eff. 107, Sec. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 292 (S.B. 977 (H.B. Feature Vignette: Analytics. 2.1385. Under this law, cities that defund the police will lose their annexation powers for 10 years and any area annexed by a defunding city in the past 30 years can vote to dis-annex from the city. Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. On request of a county or district attorney, the attorney general shall assist in the prosecution of an offense described by Article 66.102(h) the victim of which is younger than 17 years of age at the time the offense is committed. Search for: DWI. Davidson embezzled $37,000 and disappeared, though his crime cannot be blamed on the police. Being pulled over by someone who isn't in a cop car can be unnerving. 1, eff. 21.001(7), eff. (a) In this article, "law enforcement agency" means an agency of the state or an agency of a political subdivision of the state authorized by law to employ peace officers. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. Art. Velma Duran, whose sister Irma Garcia was one of two teachers killed at Robb Elementary School last May, scolded . (4) any other person authorized by law to take possession of the child. Texans may carry pistols openly or concealed, as long as they are not prohibited from possessing a firearm. 2.23. DUTIES AND POWERS. January 1, 2021. (e) An eligible exhibit may be disposed of as provided by this article: (1) on or after the first anniversary of the date on which a conviction becomes final in the case, if the case is a misdemeanor or a felony for which the sentence imposed by the court is five years or less; (2) on or after the second anniversary of the date on which a conviction becomes final in the case, if the case is a non-capital felony for which the sentence imposed by the court is greater than five years; (3) on or after the first anniversary of the date of the acquittal of a defendant; or. 2.1305. (b) The peace officer is not required to request emergency medical services or provide first aid or treatment under Subsection (a) if: (1) making the request or providing the treatment would expose the officer or another person to a risk of bodily injury; or. 4173), Sec. 2212), Sec. New Legislation . TCOLE will not accept training that is not thru one of our providers. (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. DALLAS - Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown will resign his position on March 16 and return to Texas to work at a personal injury law firm. 2018), Sec. June 19, 2009. Art. 3, eff. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 341), Sec. May 14, 2019. 509 (S.B. Old Law Texas Workers' Compensation Act (PDF format, 48MB) - For claims of employees whose work-related injuries occurred prior to January 1, 1991. Sept. 1, 1993; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 808 (H.B. 221 (H.B. September 1, 2021. 390), Sec. June 18, 1999; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. (b) On receipt of a report of abuse or neglect or other complaint of a resident of a nursing home, convalescent home, or other related institution under Section 242.126(c)(1), Health and Safety Code, the appropriate local law enforcement agency shall investigate the report as required by Section 242.135, Health and Safety Code. Authority figures including police officers, judges, security guards, mayors, city council members, and members of Congress must abide by the color of law. June 19, 1983; Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 4901, ch. . (2) "Law enforcement agency" means an agency of the state, or of a county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state, that employs peace officers who, in the routine performance of the officers' duties, conduct custodial interrogations of persons suspected of committing criminal offenses. 2.01, eff. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 81st Legislature, 2009. 2.25. The Texas police officer has jurisdiction in all but one circumstance below. 4, eff. September 1, 2005. 873), Sec. 341), Sec. (a) 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: (A) the peace officer from the adjoining state has physical custody of an inmate or criminal defendant and is transporting the inmate or defendant from a county in the adjoining state that is on the border between the two states to a hospital or other medical facility in a county in this state that is on the border between the two states; or, (B) the peace officer has physical custody of the inmate or defendant and is returning the inmate or defendant from the hospital or facility to the county in the adjoining state; and, (A) maintain physical custody of the inmate or defendant while transporting the inmate or defendant; or. (a) District and county attorneys shall not be of counsel adversely to the State in any case, in any court, nor shall they, after they cease to be such officers, be of counsel adversely to the State in any case in which they have been of counsel for the State. 2.122. REPORT AS TO PRISONERS. (2) was subsequently released from the imprisonment, including a release on parole, to mandatory supervision, or following discharge of the defendant's sentence. 1, eff. Amended by Acts 1967, 60th Leg., p. 1733, ch. 829 (S.B. 3.001, eff. 1228), Sec. 1, eff. (c) The data collected as a result of the reporting requirements of this article shall not constitute prima facie evidence of racial profiling. (d) Any officer assigned to duty and commissioned under this article shall take and file the oath required of peace officers and shall execute and file a good and sufficient bond in the sum of $1,000, payable to the governor, with two or more good and sufficient sureties, conditioned that the officer will fairly, impartially, and faithfully perform the duties as may be required of the officer by law. (h) The director of the department and the executive director of the commission shall have the authority to promulgate rules necessary for the effective administration and performance of the duties and responsibilities delegated to them by this article. May 23, 1973. September 1, 2019. May 19, 1995. 85 (S.B. 580 (S.B. 2, p. 317, ch. (2) the officer knows or should know that the other officer's use of force: (B) puts a person at risk of bodily injury, as that term is defined by Section 1.07, Penal Code, and is not immediately necessary to avoid imminent bodily injury to a peace officer or other person; and. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 2, eff. 1758), Sec. 1337 (S.B. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (e) A Special Agent or Law Enforcement Officer of the United States Forest Service is not a peace officer under the laws of this state, except that the agent or officer has the powers of arrest, search, and seizure as to any offense under the laws of this state committed within the National Forest System. 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. (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). (3) not exempt from disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code, or other law. 2.1386. 22 There is a statutory stipulation that the. (4) the person has met all standards for certification as a peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. (g) On a finding by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement that the chief administrator of a law enforcement agency intentionally failed to submit a report required under Subsection (b)(7), the commission shall begin disciplinary procedures against the chief administrator. 150), Sec. Money collected under this subsection shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the general revenue fund. (f) On a request made by that office, a peace officer shall execute an emergency detention order issued by the Texas Civil Commitment Office under Section 841.0837, Health and Safety Code. Texas Law Section 38.15 of the Texas Penal Code Prohibits interrupting, disrupting, impeding, or otherwise interfering with certain duties of public officers. When Stopped by Law Enforcement If you are stopped by law enforcement it is suggested you: 1. 1, eff. (c) It is the duty of every officer to take possession of a child under Article 63.009(g).