HB 1352 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to a law enforcement agency policy regarding the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer at or in the direction of a moving vehicle.

HB 1352 requires all Texas law enforcement agencies to adopt a written policy governing when officers may discharge firearms at moving vehicles. The policy must prohibit firing at a moving vehicle unless an officer reasonably believes it is immediately necessary to prevent unlawful deadly force - specifically when a vehicle occupant uses the vehicle itself as a weapon to strike someone. This applies to all state and local law enforcement agencies, which must implement the policy by September 1, 2025. The bill creates a clear, narrow exception to firearm discharge in moving vehicle scenarios, focusing on officer and public safety during active threats.
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Introduced Mar 11, 2025 Last action Mar 11, 2025
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