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TX HB888

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Senfronia Thompson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Modifies the exception for peace officers' duty to render aid by requiring the risk of injury to be both "likely" and "serious" before an officer is exempt from providing assistance to an injured person

  • Updates basic peace officer training requirements to reference the duty to request and render aid as prescribed by Article 2B.0301 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, rather than detailing specific procedures within the training statute

  • Aligns model training curriculum and policy requirements with the same statutory reference for officer duties regarding injured persons

  • Maintains existing exceptions allowing officers to forgo aid when physically unable due to their own injuries

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the duty of a peace officer to request and render aid for an injured person.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs3/6/2025

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