Relating to the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.

SB 2560 restricts the use of no-knock warrants (where officers enter a property without announcing their presence) in Texas. It generally prohibits magistrates from issuing such warrants, except under two specific conditions: (1) a law enforcement chief or designee must approve the request in writing, and (2) officers executing the warrant must wear uniforms or be clearly identifiable. The bill also limits which judges can issue these warrants to certain district, county, or municipal court judges in specific counties. This directly affects law enforcement agencies seeking no-knock entries and the magistrates who review such requests.