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TX SB1497

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Nichols

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Article 18.0215(a) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to clarify what devices require a warrant to search during a lawful arrest

  • Excludes "skimmers" (as defined by Section 607.001, Business & Commerce Code) from the definition of wireless communications devices that require a warrant to search

  • Excludes devices manufactured for illicitly obtaining payment card information or identifying information from warrant protection requirements

  • Passed the Senate 31-0 on April 1, 2025, and the House 146-0 on May 20, 2025

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

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

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

5/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Jurisprudence4/9/2025
Criminal Justice3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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