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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 5A.003 — PRIMARY DUTIES OF PEACE OFFICER INVESTIGATING FAMILY VIOLENCE

CR § 5A.003Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 5A. PREVENTING, INVESTIGATING, AND PROSECUTING FAMILY VIOLENCE

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The primary duties of a peace officer who investigates a family violence allegation or who responds to a disturbance call that may involve family violence are to:
(1)protect any potential victim of family violence;
(2)enforce the law of this state;
(3)enforce a protective order from another jurisdiction as provided by Chapter 88, Family Code; and
(4)make lawful arrests of violators. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 202 (H.B. 1610), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2027. Text of article effective on April 01, 2027

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 5A.003 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.