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TX HB945
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
David Spiller
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AI Summary
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Expands the authority to issue search warrants for blood specimen collection to include justices of the peace, in addition to magistrates who are licensed attorneys
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Applies to individuals arrested for intoxication-related offenses including DWI, DWI with child passenger, flying while intoxicated, boating while intoxicated, operating amusement rides while intoxicated, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter
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Authorizes blood specimen collection warrants only when the arrested person refuses to submit to a voluntary breath or blood alcohol test
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Effective date is September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the authority of a justice of the peace to issue a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication criminal offenses.
Vehicles & Traffic
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
3/6/2025