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TX SB993
Bill
Status
4/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Nichols
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AI Summary
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Amends Article 18B.202(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure to expand who may apply for a court order to install and use a mobile tracking device
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Adds peace officers commissioned by the Texas Comptroller to the list of officials authorized to request mobile tracking device orders from a district judge
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Previously, only "authorized peace officers" could apply for such orders; comptroller-commissioned officers are now explicitly included
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Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the authority of a peace officer commissioned by the comptroller to apply for an order authorizing the installation and use of a mobile tracking device.
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Last Action
Placed on General State Calendar
5/26/2025