Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 5A.003 · Chapter 5A. PREVENTING, INVESTIGATING, AND PROSECUTING FAMILY VIOLENCE
PRIMARY DUTIES OF PEACE OFFICER INVESTIGATING FAMILY VIOLENCE.
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Text of article effective on April 01, 2027
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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.
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History
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 202 (H.B. 1610), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2027.
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