HB 3400
Relating to the definition of a designated law enforcement office or agency for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Pending Committee Hearing
Referred to committee, awaiting hearing schedule
Committee
Not yet assigned
Fiscal Note
Not available
Latest Action
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence • Mar 21, 2025
What This Bill Does
relating to the definition of a designated law enforcement office
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the definition of a designated law enforcement office or agency for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Article 18B.001(4), Code of Criminal Procedure, (4) "Designated law enforcement office or agency" (A) the sheriff's department of a county with a population of 500,000 [3.3 million] or more; (B) a police department in a municipality with a (C) the office of inspector general of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; or (D) the office of inspector general of the Texas SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Committee Assignment
This bill has been referred to the following committee.
Expert Lobbyists for This Bill
These lobbyists specialize in Law Enforcement, Safety and related subject areas.
Beverly C. Cornwell
PremiumMichael J. Johnson
Allison Billodeau
Sarah Hicks
Ky Ash
Andria Baum
David H. Cain
Ashley Michelle Juergens
Elizabeth Hadley
Matthew Bentley
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the definition of a designated law enforcement office
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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