HB 1357, 64th R.S. history

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HB 1357, 64th R.S.
Amending the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965, as amended, by adding a new Article 2.121, authorizing the appointment and designation by railraod companies of railroad peace officers; establishing their powers; establishing certain minimum qualifications; requiring the filing of their names with the Department of Public Safety; authorizing the issuance thereby of a certificate of authority as a peace officer subject to action by the governor and to subsequent revocation; establishing the railroad company's liability for actions within the scope of the peace officer's employment; absolving the state or any political subdivision thereof for any act or failure to act by such peace officer; providing for severability.

Last action: Referred to Committee on Transportation

Author: Bob Hendricks

Companion:

SB 651 (Identical)

Subjects:
Law Enforcement
PEACE OFFICERS
Transportation--Railroads

House Committee: Transportation ()


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