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TX HB680
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Maria Flores
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AI Summary
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Requires law enforcement agencies in counties with populations over 500,000 to adopt written policies mandating drug and alcohol testing of peace officers involved in officer-involved injuries or deaths
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Defines "officer-involved injury or death" as any serious bodily injury or death caused by a peace officer, regardless of whether the officer was on duty at the time
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Officers must submit blood, urine, or other bodily substance within six hours of the incident to assess blood alcohol content and presence of controlled substances
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Law enforcement agencies must adopt the required policy as soon as practicable after the effective date
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to a law enforcement agency policy regarding drug and alcohol testing of peace officers involved in certain injuries or deaths.
Law Enforcement
Last Action
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
3/4/2025