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TX HB4464

TX HB4464
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.


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Introduced
03/12/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021

Introduced Session

87th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

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

AI Summary

This bill prohibits magistrates from issuing warrants that authorize "no-knock entries" by peace officers, which are entries into a building or other place without first giving notice of the officer's authority or purpose. The bill defines "no-knock entry" and amends the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to prohibit magistrates from issuing such warrants. The changes in the law apply only to warrants issued on or after the effective date of September 1, 2021, and the former law continues to apply to warrants issued before that date.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence (on 03/29/2021)

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