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TX SB2560

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Royce West

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "no-knock entry" as a peace officer's entry into a building to execute a warrant without first announcing their authority or purpose

  • Prohibits magistrates from issuing no-knock warrants unless specific conditions are met, including written approval from the law enforcement agency's chief administrator or designee

  • Requires all peace officers executing a no-knock warrant to be in uniform or otherwise clearly identifiable as law enforcement

  • Limits authority to issue no-knock warrants to district court judges, statutory county court judges, and county or municipal court judges who are licensed attorneys in Texas (with exceptions for counties lacking such judicial officers)

  • Applies only to warrants issued on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Justice

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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