Relating to the prohibition on the use of a neck restraint by a peace officer during a search or arrest.

HB 896 prohibits Texas peace officers from intentionally using choke holds, carotid artery holds, or similar neck restraints during searches or arrests, except when necessary to prevent serious injury or death to the officer or others. The bill requires officers to stop such restraints immediately once the threat passes. It also mandates updated training for peace officers on this prohibition, the duty to intervene when colleagues use excessive force, and procedures for providing emergency medical aid to injured individuals. These changes amend Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and Occupations Code to establish clear standards for officer conduct during arrests.