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TX SB1564

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nathan Johnson

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants peace officer status to investigators commissioned by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement who are designated by the inspector general for the City of Dallas

  • Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to add these Dallas inspector general investigators to the statutory list of recognized peace officers in Texas

  • Adds Dallas inspector general investigators to the definition of "authorized peace officer" for purposes of Chapter 18B (relating to interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications)

  • Takes effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both legislative chambers, otherwise becomes effective September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the peace officer status of designated investigators of a municipal office of inspector general.

City Government

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Justice

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice3/6/2025

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