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TX SB3004

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cesar Blanco

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas Department of Public Safety to adopt a policy governing vehicular pursuits by DPS peace officers when pursuing individuals suspected of committing smuggling of persons offenses (Chapter 51, Penal Code)

  • The pursuit policy must be substantially similar to U.S. Customs and Border Protection's directive number 4510-026A on emergency driving and vehicular pursuits

  • DPS must adopt the necessary rules to implement the policy by December 1, 2025

  • The act takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to a policy governing the operation of a motor vehicle by a peace officer in pursuit of certain persons.

Crimes

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Justice

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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