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TX HB3111

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary Perez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Article 18.0215(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure to clarify that the warrant requirement for searching wireless communications devices does not apply to skimmers

  • Excludes skimmers (as defined by Section 607.001, Business & Commerce Code) from the definition of "wireless communications device" for purposes of search restrictions during lawful arrests

  • Allows peace officers to search skimmers found during a lawful arrest without first obtaining a warrant

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the search of certain wireless communications devices by a peace officer.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Left pending in committee

4/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Jurisprudence3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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