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This bill amends Article 18B.202(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure to expand the list of peace officers who can apply for a court order to install and use a mobile tracking device. Currently, only authorized peace officers can seek such an order, but the bill adds peace officers commissioned by the comptroller to this list. A mobile tracking device is a technology that allows law enforcement to track the location of a person or vehicle, typically through GPS or similar tracking methods. The bill requires judicial approval for the use of such devices, which helps protect individual privacy by ensuring that a judge reviews and authorizes the tracking before it can be implemented. The legislation will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, or otherwise will become effective on September 1, 2025. By expanding the types of peace officers who can request tracking device orders, the bill gives the comptroller's commissioned officers additional investigative tools to support law enforcement efforts.

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