34), Sec. Art. 1, eff. 1. 262, Sec. Aug. 31, 1987; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. It is the duty of every magistrate to preserve the peace within his jurisdiction by the use of all lawful means; to issue all process intended to aid in preventing and suppressing crime; to cause the arrest of offenders by the use of lawful means in order that they may be brought to punishment. Speed limits are designed to get drivers where they want to go safely and without undue delay. (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. June 11, 1991; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 1172 (H.B. 2, eff. 1, eff. (b) Within the boundaries of the tribe's reservation, a peace officer commissioned under this article: (1) is vested with all the powers, privileges, and immunities of peace officers; (2) may, in accordance with Chapter 14, arrest without a warrant any person who violates a law of the state; and. Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1702; Statutes and Rules - reflecting 87th Legislation (PDF) Legislation and Rules. Don't give any explanations or excuses. 260 (H.B. 1545, Sec. Sept. 1, 1999; Subsec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1488), Sec. 808 (H.B. Reenacted and amended by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 212, ch. NOTICE OF VIOLATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN INJURIES OR DEATHS; CIVIL PENALTY. Art. Art. (g) A clerk in a county with a population of less than two million must provide written notice by mail to the attorney representing the state in the case and the attorney representing the defendant before disposing of an eligible exhibit. Art. 1011 (H.B. (e) Not later than March 1 of each year, the office of the attorney general shall submit a report regarding all officer-involved injuries or deaths that occurred during the preceding year to the governor and the standing legislative committees with primary jurisdiction over criminal justice matters. As a result . (b) From money appropriated to the agency for the administration of the agency, the executive director of a state law enforcement agency that intentionally fails to submit the incident-based data as required by Article 2.134 shall remit to the comptroller the amount of $1,000 for each violation. 628, Sec. (D) the board of hospital managers of the Lubbock County Hospital District of Lubbock County, Texas, under Section 1053.113, Special District Local Laws Code; (18) county park rangers commissioned under Subchapter E, Chapter 351, Local Government Code; (19) investigators employed by the Texas Racing Commission; (20) officers commissioned under Chapter 554, Occupations Code; (21) officers commissioned by the governing body of a metropolitan rapid transit authority under Section 451.108, Transportation Code, or by a regional transportation authority under Section 452.110, Transportation Code; (22) investigators commissioned by the attorney general under Section 402.009, Government Code; (23) security officers and investigators commissioned as peace officers under Chapter 466, Government Code; (24) officers appointed by an appellate court under Subchapter F, Chapter 53, Government Code; (25) officers commissioned by the state fire marshal under Chapter 417, Government Code; (26) an investigator commissioned by the commissioner of insurance under Section 701.104, Insurance Code; (27) apprehension specialists and inspectors general commissioned by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department as officers under Sections 242.102 and 243.052, Human Resources Code; (28) officers appointed by the inspector general of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice under Section 493.019, Government Code; (29) investigators commissioned by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement under Section 1701.160, Occupations Code; (30) commission investigators commissioned by the Texas Private Security Board under Section 1702.061, Occupations Code; (31) the fire marshal and any officers, inspectors, or investigators commissioned by an emergency services district under Chapter 775, Health and Safety Code; (32) officers commissioned by the State Board of Dental Examiners under Section 254.013, Occupations Code, subject to the limitations imposed by that section; (33) investigators commissioned by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department as officers under Section 221.011, Human Resources Code; and. (d) added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 124 (H.B. These are your city police officers and are directed by your local governments. For the purpose mentioned in the two preceding Articles, district and county attorneys are authorized to administer oaths. (a), (b) amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. All expenses incurred by the granting or revocation of a certificate of authority to act as a special ranger shall be paid by the association. 396, Sec.1, eff. May 17, 1971; Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 9, ch. Wherever a duty is imposed by this Code upon the sheriff, the same duty may lawfully be performed by his deputy. 543), Sec. 1, eff. Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. (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. 2.023. (2004). Marital property. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. DUTIES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FILING CASE. (4) the statutory authority under which the attachment was issued. 8, eff. 154, Sec. The term does not include an attorney representing the state in a justice or municipal court under Chapter 45. LAW ENFORCEMENT POLICY ON RACIAL PROFILING. (d) If an authenticating officer signs a document described in Subsection (a) of this article, the officer shall sign in the following manner: "__________, Authenticating Officer for Governor __________.". The county attorney shall attend the terms of court in his county below the grade of district court, and shall represent the State in all criminal cases under examination or prosecution in said county; and in the absence of the district attorney he shall represent the State alone and, when requested, shall aid the district attorney in the prosecution of any case in behalf of the State in the district court. 2.33. 375), Sec. September 1, 2019. 459, Sec. 11, eff. 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. Art. Aug. 31, 1987; Subsecs. (b) A law enforcement agency is not required to perform a duty imposed by Subsection (a) with respect to a person who has provided proof that the person is a citizen of the United States or that the person has lawful immigration status in the United States, such as a Texas driver's license or similar government-issued identification. 741 (S.B. 979 (S.B. Neither the state nor any political subdivision or agency of the state shall be liable for any act or omission by a person appointed as a special ranger. 1319 (S.B. 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. 2.32. September 1, 2017. 2.08. PEACE OFFICERS COMMISSIONED BY THE ALABAMA-COUSHATTA TRIBE OF TEXAS AND THE KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS. 114, Sec. (b) An officer or agent designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security under 40 U.S.C. September 1, 2017. 2.131. (a) In this article, "race or ethnicity" has the meaning assigned by Article 2.132(a). Art. 580, Sec. September 1, 2005. 2.19. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. (c) Money collected under this article shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the general revenue fund. AUTHENTICATING OFFICER. 4.07, eff. Free Consultation 713.864.9000. Art. Aug. 29, 1983; Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 867), Sec. What to do if you are arrested or detained Say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. 2.01, eff. 34 (S.B. For text of article as added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 2, eff. 2.28. A peace officer may not engage in racial profiling. WRIT OF ATTACHMENT REPORTING. Money collected under this subsection shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the general revenue fund. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 580 (S.B. The following are peace officers: (1) sheriffs, their deputies, and those reserve deputies who hold a permanent peace officer license issued under Chapter 1701, Occupations Code; (2) constables, deputy constables, and those reserve deputy constables who hold a permanent peace officer license issued under Chapter 1701, Occupations Code; (3) marshals or police officers of an incorporated city, town, or village, and those reserve municipal police officers who hold a permanent peace officer license issued under Chapter 1701, Occupations Code; (4) rangers, officers, and members of the reserve officer corps commissioned by the Public Safety Commission and the Director of the Department of Public Safety; (5) investigators of the district attorneys', criminal district attorneys', and county attorneys' offices; (6) law enforcement agents of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission; (7) each member of an arson investigating unit commissioned by a city, a county, or the state; (8) officers commissioned under Section 37.081, Education Code, or Subchapter E, Chapter 51, Education Code; (9) officers commissioned by the General Services Commission; (10) law enforcement officers commissioned by the Parks and Wildlife Commission; (11) officers commissioned under Chapter 23, Transportation Code; (12) municipal park and recreational patrolmen and security officers; (13) security officers and investigators commissioned as peace officers by the comptroller; (14) officers commissioned by a water control and improvement district under Section 49.216, Water Code; (15) officers commissioned by a board of trustees under Chapter 54, Transportation Code; (16) investigators commissioned by the Texas Medical Board; (A) the board of managers of the Dallas County Hospital District, the Tarrant County Hospital District, the Bexar County Hospital District, or the El Paso County Hospital District under Section 281.057, Health and Safety Code; (B) the board of directors of the Ector County Hospital District under Section 1024.117, Special District Local Laws Code; (C) the board of directors of the Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas, under Section 1061.121, Special District Local Laws Code; and. INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN REPORTS ALLEGING ABUSE. He shall apprehend and commit to jail all offenders, until an examination or trial can be had. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. ASSISTANCE OF TEXAS RANGERS. Aug. 30, 1999. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Art. 4.001, eff. 659, Sec. Texas has Constitutional Carry which allows any citizen who is not barred from owning firearms to carry a handgun (concealed or open carried in a hip or chest holster) without a license, insurance, or any required training. It applies to most educational institutions that are supported in whole or part by state tax funds. 1, eff. Aug. 27, 1973; Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 480, ch. 122), Sec. 291, Sec. The attorney general may sue to collect a civil penalty under this subsection. (d) On receipt of 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 has taken the necessary actions to use and is using video and audio equipment and body worn cameras for those purposes. This subsection shall not be construed to act as a limitation on the liability of a municipality or county for the acts or omissions of a person serving as an adjunct police officer. Texas Drivers Handbook (PDF) Transportation Code Next Steps Contact a qualified traffic ticket attorney to help you get the best result possible. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, eff. 1172 (H.B. (b) A law enforcement agency shall compile and analyze the information contained in each report received by the agency under Article 2.133. September 1, 2019. 1337 (S.B. (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), the commission shall begin disciplinary procedures against the chief administrator. (2) information relating to each complaint filed with the agency alleging that a peace officer employed by the agency has engaged in racial profiling. (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. Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 4289, ch. This includes police officers, EMS, firefighters, and others. (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. 1, eff. (a) On receipt of a report that is assigned the highest priority in accordance with rules adopted by the Department of Family and Protective Services under Section 261.301(d), Family Code, and that alleges an immediate risk of physical or sexual abuse of a child that could result in the death of or serious harm to the child by a person responsible for the care, custody, or welfare of the child, a peace officer from the appropriate local law enforcement agency shall investigate the report jointly with the department or with the agency responsible for conducting an investigation under Subchapter E, Chapter 261, Family Code. (c) Not later than the 30th day after the date of an officer-involved injury or death, the law enforcement agency employing an officer involved in the incident must complete and submit a written or electronic report, using the form created under Subsection (b), to the office of the attorney general. September 1, 2021. June 16, 1989; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. September 1, 2011. This law went into effect in May of 2017. 312), Sec. Texas Republicans are laying the groundwork to move quickly on a number of new changes to the state's voting laws, including a proposal to create an election police force like the one. 2.31. 1, eff. 82nd Legislature, 2011. (d) The attorney general may sue to collect a civil penalty under this article. They shall not suppress facts or secrete witnesses capable of establishing the innocence of the accused. 1341 (S.B. 116, Sec. 686), Sec. 1011 (H.B. September 1, 2017. (B) any object that in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury. 1172 (H.B. Call his office today at 832-752-5972. 611), Sec. The laws governing searches and search warrants are further outlined in Chapter 18 of the state's Code of Criminal Procedure. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, eff. (h) The notice under Subsection (g) of this article must: (2) give the name and address of the court holding the exhibit; and. 107, Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Art. 659, Sec. 891), Sec. (b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a law enforcement agency that fails to submit the required report on or before the seventh day after the date of receiving notice under Subsection (a) is liable for a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 for each day after the seventh day that the agency fails to submit the report. 1. September 1, 2009. (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. (e) A person may not serve as a special ranger unless: (1) the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association submits the person's application for appointment and certification as a special ranger to the director of the Department of Public Safety and to the executive director of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement; (2) the director of the department issues the person a certificate of authority to act as a special ranger; (3) the executive director of the commission determines that the person meets minimum standards required of peace officers by the commission relating to competence, reliability, education, training, morality, and physical and mental health and issues the person a license as a special ranger; and.
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