TITLE: Relating to duties of law enforcement involving damaged fences.

SUMMARY: Relating to duties of law enforcement involving damaged fences.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to duties of law enforcement involving damaged fences. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 370.004(a), Local Government Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) A peace officer employed by a political subdivision of this state who investigates or responds to an incident in which a motor vehicle damages a fence shall, if the peace officer reasonably believes that the fence is intended to contain livestock or other animals: (1) immediately determine the owner of the land on which the damaged fence is located; [and] (2) notify the owner of the type and extent of the damage, if the owner has registered with the political subdivision in accordance with Subsection (c);and (3) remain at the location of the damaged fence until: (A) the peace officer or another person makes reasonable attempts to secure the fence; or (B) the landowner or landowner's representative arrives at the scene.SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2011.