Texas § GV.752.057 - COMMUNITY OUTREACH POLICY
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§ GV.752.057. COMMUNITY OUTREACH POLICY
COMMUNITY OUTREACH POLICY. (a) Each law enforcement agency that is subject to the requirements of this subchapter may adopt a written policy requiring the agency to perform community outreach activities to educate the public that a peace officer may not inquire into the immigration status of a victim of or witness to an alleged criminal offense unless, as provided by Article 2A.059 , Code of Criminal Procedure, the officer determines that the inquiry is necessary to: (1) investigate the offense; or (2) provide the victim or witness with information about federal visas designed to protect individuals providing assistance to law enforcement. (b) A policy adopted under this section must include outreach to victims of: (1) family violence, as that term is defined by Section 71.004 , Family Code, including those receiving services at family violence centers under Chapter 51 , Human Resources Code; and (2) sexual assault, including those receiving services under a sexual assault program, as those terms are defined by Section 420.003 . Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 4 ), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2017. Amended by: Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504 ), Sec. 2.116, eff. January 1, 2025.
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Section GV.752.057 ("COMMUNITY OUTREACH POLICY") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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