Relating to the powers and duties of peace officers.
This bill updates the general powers and duties of peace officers in Texas, primarily affecting law enforcement personnel. It clarifies existing responsibilities such as preserving the peace, executing lawful court orders, and reporting offenses when probable cause exists. The legislation also requires officers to identify themselves before taking official action unless impractical and mandates intervention when another officer uses excessive force or violates policy and law. These changes take effect on September 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Last action Mar 6, 2025
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1
Mar 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Senfronia Thompson
DDemocratic
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