Bill > HB4176

This bill allows former peace officers who have been specifically designated by a law enforcement agency and who have completed a specialized training program on motor vehicle collision investigations to investigate certain types of motor vehicle accidents. Under the new provisions, these former peace officers can investigate collisions only if no offense was committed and no injury or death occurred during the incident. The bill amends the Transportation Code to include these former officers in sections related to collision reporting, requiring them to file electronic reports within 10 days of the collision and allowing them to make or modify reports under the same conditions as active peace officers. The bill specifies that these designated former peace officers must have successfully completed a training program approved by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, and the changes will take effect on September 1, 2025. This legislation appears to provide a mechanism for law enforcement agencies to utilize experienced former officers in investigating minor motor vehicle accidents, potentially helping to manage reporting workloads and leverage the investigative skills of retired law enforcement personnel.

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB4176