Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 2A.0585 · Subchapter B. POWERS AND DUTIES OF PEACE OFFICERS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
DUTIES OF PEACE OFFICER INVESTIGATING STALKING, HARASSMENT, OR TERRORISTIC THREAT.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) In this article:
(1) "Harassment" means any conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 42.07, Penal Code.
(2) "Stalking" means any conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 42.072, Penal Code.
(3) "Terroristic threat" means any conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 22.07, Penal Code.
(b) A peace officer who investigates an allegation of stalking, harassment, or terroristic threat shall advise any possible adult victim of all reasonable means to prevent the occurrence of further offenses, including by providing the written notice adopted by the Health and Human Services Commission under Section 51A.003, Human Resources Code. In addition to the required notice under this subsection, a peace officer may provide to the possible victim any available written information regarding local resources for victims of stalking, harassment, or terroristic threat.
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History
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 24 (S.B. 1325), Sec. 3, eff. May 13, 2023.
Transferred and redesignated by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 204 (H.B. 1620), Sec. 5.004, eff. September 1, 2025.
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