Tex. Hum. Res. Code § 222.005 · Subchapter A. STANDARDS FOR AND GENERAL REGULATION OF OFFICERS
CARRYING OF FIREARM BY CERTAIN OFFICERS PROHIBITED.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) A juvenile probation, detention, or corrections officer may not carry a firearm in the course of the person's official duties.
(b) This section does not apply to:
(1) an employee of the department; or
(2) a juvenile probation officer authorized to carry a firearm under Section 142.006.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Redesignated and amended from Human Resources Code, Subchapter D, Chapter 141 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 653), Sec. 1.004, eff. September 1, 2011.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HR/htm/HR.222.htm
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