Relating to the definition of authorized peace officer for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
This bill clarifies which law enforcement personnel qualify as "authorized peace officers" under Texas law for using tracking equipment and accessing communications. It expands the existing definition to include specific roles like prosecutors' investigators, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission agents, state park rangers, juvenile justice inspectors, school peace officers, and insurance investigators. The changes apply to current laws governing these tools, ensuring these additional personnel can legally use them under existing statutes. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Apr 22, 2025
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6
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Committee
3
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
lower
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Salman Bhojani
DDemocratic
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