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TX HB680

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Maria Flores

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Law enforcement agencies must adopt the required policy as soon as practicable after the effective date

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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