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TX Govt Code § 411.018 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration|Section 411.018. Hazardous Materials

Sec. 411.018.  HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.  (a)  The director shall adopt rules relating to the reporting of all transportation incidents involving releases of reportable quantities of hazardous materials occurring on public roads or railroads that are not on a private industrial site.  The rules must be consistent with federal rules relating to hazardous materials adopted under federal law.  The director may adopt all or part of the federal hazardous materials rules by reference.(b)  The department by rule shall require that all carriers of hazardous materials report all incidents involving a release of reportable quantities of hazardous materials to the department.(c)  The department shall serve as the central repository of statistical information relating to incidents involving release of hazardous materials.(d)  The department is responsible for the on-site coordination of all hazardous materials transportation emergencies.  The director shall adopt necessary rules to implement this subsection.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 4, Sec. 2.22(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Govt Code § 411.019 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration|Section 411.019. Toll-Free Number

Sec. 411.019.  TOLL-FREE NUMBER.  (a)  The department shall provide a 24-hour toll-free telephone number for use by the public in reporting traffic offenses, including driving while intoxicated, suspected criminal activity, and traffic accidents and other emergencies.(b)  On receiving a report of an offense, the department shall contact the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the reported suspected driver or incident was observed or shall dispatch department officers.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1251, Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 1989.|
TX Govt Code § 411.0195 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration|Section 411.0195. Public Complaints

Sec. 411.0195.  PUBLIC COMPLAINTS.  (a)  The department shall maintain a system to promptly and efficiently act on complaints filed with the department.  The department shall maintain information about parties to the complaint, the subject matter of the complaint, a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint, and its disposition.(b)  The department shall make information available describing its procedures for complaint investigation and resolution.(c)  The department shall periodically notify the complaint parties of the status of the complaint until final disposition.(d)  Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146, Sec. 5.15, eff. September 1, 2009.(e)  Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146, Sec. 5.15, eff. September 1, 2009.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 790, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1189, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 5.09, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 5.15, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 411.0196 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration|Section 411.0196. Access to Programs

Sec. 411.0196.  ACCESS TO PROGRAMS.  The department shall prepare and maintain a written plan that describes how a person who does not speak English or who has a physical, mental, or developmental disability can be provided reasonable access to the department's programs.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 790, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 411.020 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration|Section 411.020. Purchase of Firearm From Department by Officer

Sec. 411.020.  PURCHASE OF FIREARM FROM DEPARTMENT BY OFFICER.  (a)  A commissioned officer of the department may purchase for an amount set by the department, not to exceed fair market value, a firearm issued to the officer by the department if the firearm is not listed as a prohibited weapon under Section 46.05, Penal Code, and if the firearm is retired by the department for replacement purposes.(b)  The department may adopt rules for the sale of a retired firearm to an officer of the department.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 37, Sec. 1, eff. April 19, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 14.35, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 411.0201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration|Section 411.0201. Reproduction of Records

Sec. 411.0201.  REPRODUCTION OF RECORDS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the department may photograph, microphotograph, or film any record in connection with the issuance of a driver's license or commercial driver's license and any record of any division of the department.(b)  None of the following may be photographed or filmed to dispose of the original record:(1)  an original fingerprint card;(2)  any evidence submitted in connection with a criminal case;  or(3)  a confession or statement made by the defendant in a criminal case.(c)  The department may create original records in micrographic form on media, such as computer output microfilm.(d)  A photograph, microphotograph, or film of a record reproduced under Subsection (a) is equivalent to the original record for all purposes, including introduction as evidence in all courts and administrative agency proceedings.  A certified or authenticated copy of such a photograph, microphotograph, or film is admissible as evidence equally with the original photograph, microphotograph, or film.(e)  The director or an authorized representative may certify the authenticity of a photograph, microphotograph, or film of a record reproduced under this section and shall charge a fee for the certified photograph, microphotograph, or film as provided by law.(f)  Certified records shall be furnished to any person who is authorized by law to receive them.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1187, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 411.0202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration|Section 411.0202. Disposal of Records

Sec. 411.0202.  DISPOSAL OF RECORDS.  (a)  Unless otherwise required by law and subject to Chapter 441, the department may dispose of or destroy records that the department determines are not required for the performance of the department's duties and functions.(b)  The department may dispose of or destroy a defendant's original fingerprint card if:(1)  the department has on file and retains another original fingerprint card for the defendant;  or(2)  the defendant has attained the age of 80.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 411.0206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration|Section 411.0206. Abatement or Deferral for Victims of Identity Theft

Sec. 411.0206.  ABATEMENT OR DEFERRAL FOR VICTIMS OF IDENTITY THEFT.  (a) In this section:(1)  "License" means a license, certificate, permit, or other authorization issued by the department.(2)  "Victim of identity theft" means an individual who has filed a criminal complaint alleging the commission of an offense under Section 32.51, Penal Code, other than a person who is convicted of an offense under Section 37.08, Penal Code, with respect to that complaint.(b)  The department may abate or defer a mandatory suspension or revocation of a license if the license holder presents evidence acceptable to the department that:(1)  the license holder is the victim of identity theft; and(2)  the person against whom a criminal complaint alleging the commission of an offense under Section 32.51, Penal Code, has been filed, and not the license holder, engaged in the act or omission that mandates the suspension or revocation.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 796 (H.B. 2256), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 411.0207 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration|Section 411.0207. Public Corruption Unit

Sec. 411.0207.  PUBLIC CORRUPTION UNIT.  (a)  In this section, "organized criminal activity" means conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 71.02, Penal Code.(b)  A public corruption unit is created within the department to investigate and assist in the management of allegations of participation in organized criminal activity by:(1)  an individual elected, appointed, or employed to serve as a peace officer for a governmental entity of this state under Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure; or(2)  a federal law enforcement officer while performing duties in this state.(c)  The unit shall:(1)  assist district attorneys and county attorneys in the investigation and prosecution of allegations described by Subsection (b);(2)  if requested by the agency, assist a state or local law enforcement agency with the investigation of such allegations against law enforcement officers in the agency;(3)  assist the United States Department of Justice or any other appropriate federal department or agency in the investigation and prosecution of allegations described by Subsection (b);(4)  if requested by the agency, assist a federal law enforcement agency with the investigation of such allegations against law enforcement officers in the agency;(5)  serve as a clearinghouse for information relating to the investigation and prosecution of allegations described by Subsection (b); and(6)  report to the highest-ranking officer of the Texas Rangers division of the department.(d)  On written approval of the director or of the chair of the commission, the highest-ranking officer of the Texas Rangers division of the department may initiate an investigation of an allegation of participation in organized criminal activity by a law enforcement officer described by Subsection (b)(1).  Written approval under this subsection must be based on cause.(e)  To the extent allowed by law, a state or local law enforcement agency shall cooperate with the public corruption unit by providing information requested by the unit as necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.  Information described by this subsection is excepted from required disclosure under Chapter 552 in the manner provided by Section 552.108.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1130 (H.B. 2086), Sec. 41, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 411.0208 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration|Section 411.0208. Reserve Officer Corps

Sec. 411.0208.  RESERVE OFFICER CORPS.  (a)  The commission may provide for the establishment of a reserve officer corps consisting of retired or previously commissioned peace officers, as defined by Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure, who retired or resigned in good standing.(b)  The commission shall establish qualifications and standards of training for members of the reserve officer corps.(c)  The commission may limit the size of the reserve officer corps.(d)  The director shall appoint the members of the reserve officer corps.  Members serve at the director's discretion.(e)  The director may call the reserve officer corps into service at any time the director considers it necessary to have additional officers to assist the department in conducting background investigations, sex offender compliance checks, and other duties as determined necessary by the director.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 333 (H.B. 11), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 152 (H.B. 1780), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 411.0209 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration|Section 411.0209. Department Assistance at International Border Checkpoints

Sec. 411.0209.  DEPARTMENT ASSISTANCE AT INTERNATIONAL BORDER CHECKPOINTS.  (a)  To prevent the unlawful transfer of contraband from this state to the United Mexican States and other unlawful activity, the department shall implement a strategy for providing to federal authorities and to local law enforcement authorities working with those federal authorities at international border checkpoints assistance in the interdiction of weapons, bulk currency, stolen vehicles, and other contraband, and of fugitives, being smuggled into the United Mexican States.(b)  The department may share with the federal government the cost of staffing any international border checkpoints for the purposes described by this section.(c)  The director and applicable local law enforcement authorities shall adopt procedures as necessary to administer this section.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 333 (H.B. 11), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 411.02095 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration|Section 411.02095. Statewide Program for the Prevention and Detection of Certain Criminal Offenses

Sec. 411.02095.  STATEWIDE PROGRAM FOR THE PREVENTION AND DETECTION OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES.  (a)  The department may establish a program throughout this state for preventing and detecting:(1)  the unlawful possession or the unlawful and imminent movement or transfer between this state and an adjacent state or the United Mexican States of:(A)  firearms, in violation of Section 46.14, Penal Code;(B)  controlled substances, in violation of Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code; or(C)  currency, in violation of Section 34.02, Penal Code; and(2)  the commission or imminent commission of the offenses of smuggling of persons under Section 20.05, Penal Code, and trafficking of persons under Section 20A.02, Penal Code, occurring in this state or involving travel between this state and an adjacent state or the United Mexican States.(b)  A peace officer participating in a program established under this section must have reasonable suspicion or probable cause to believe that firearms, controlled substances, or currency are unlawfully possessed or being unlawfully and imminently moved or transferred between this state and an adjacent state or the United Mexican States or that an offense described by Subsection (a)(2) has been committed or imminently will be committed, as applicable, before exercising the officer's authority under the program, including stopping a person or vehicle or coming into contact with a person.(c)  In developing the program, the department shall establish:(1)  clear guidelines and procedures to mitigate any unnecessary negative impact on the flow of trade, commerce, or daily business activities in locations where the program is implemented; and(2)  protocols, standards, and guidelines to minimize any intrusion on a person in an encounter with a peace officer exercising the officer's authority under the program.(d)  The department shall implement the program established under this section in conjunction with federal and local law enforcement agencies.(e)  The director shall adopt rules as necessary to implement and administer a program established under this section.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1221 (S.B. 1853), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.Redesignated from Government Code, Section 411.0208 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 24.001(12), eff. September 1, 2017.|For expiration of this section, see Subsection (d).
TX Govt Code § 411.02096 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration|Section 411.02096. Report Regarding Certain Firearm Statistics

Sec. 411.02096.  REPORT REGARDING CERTAIN FIREARM STATISTICS.  (a)  Not later than January 31 of each year, the department shall collect information for the preceding calendar year related to the carrying of firearms by persons in this state, including:(1)  the number of persons who applied for a license to carry a handgun under Subchapter H compared to the yearly average number of people who applied for a license from 2010 through 2020; and(2)  any other relevant information related to the carrying of firearms by persons in this state.(b)  The department shall identify the entities that possess information required by Subsection (a) and require each entity  to report the information to the department in the manner prescribed by the department.(c)  Not later than February 1 of each year, the department shall prepare and submit to the governor, the lieutenant governor, and each member of the legislature a report that includes the information described by Subsection (a).(d)  This section expires September 1, 2028.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 809 (H.B. 1927), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 411.02097 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter A. General Provisions and Administration|Section 411.02097. Firearm Safety

Sec. 411.02097.  FIREARM SAFETY.  The department shall develop and post on the department's Internet website a course on firearm safety and handling.  The course must be accessible to the public free of charge.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 809 (H.B. 1927), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 411.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter B. Texas Rangers|Section 411.021. Composition

Sec. 411.021.  COMPOSITION.  The Texas Rangers are a major division of the department consisting of the number of rangers authorized by the legislature. The highest ranking officer of the Texas Rangers is responsible to and reports directly to the director.  Officers are entitled to compensation as provided by the legislature.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 790, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 411.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter B. Texas Rangers|Section 411.022. Authority of Officers

Sec. 411.022.  AUTHORITY OF OFFICERS.  (a)  An officer of the Texas Rangers is governed by the law regulating and defining the powers and duties of sheriffs performing similar duties, except that the officer may make arrests, execute process in a criminal case in any county and, if specially directed by the judge of a court of record, execute process in a civil case.(b)  An officer of the Texas Rangers who arrests a person charged with a criminal offense shall immediately convey the person to the proper officer of the county where the person is charged and shall obtain a receipt.  The state shall pay all necessary expenses incurred under this subsection.(c)  An officer of the Texas Rangers has the authority to investigate offenses against public administration prosecuted under Subchapter B-1.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 927 (H.B. 1690), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 411.0221 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter B. Texas Rangers|Section 411.0221. Qualifications

Sec. 411.0221.  QUALIFICATIONS.  (a)  To be commissioned as an officer of the Texas Rangers, a person must:(1)  have at least eight years of experience as a full-time, paid peace officer, including at least four years of experience in the department;  and(2)  be a commissioned member of the department.(b)  The Texas Rangers is an equal employment opportunity employer;  all personnel decisions shall be made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, or religion.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 790, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 411.0222 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter B. Texas Rangers|Section 411.0222. Eligibility for Promotion

Sec. 411.0222.  ELIGIBILITY FOR PROMOTION.  Except as provided by Section 411.0223, an officer of the Texas Rangers is eligible for promotion only if the officer has served in the next lower position for at least two years before the date of promotion.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 790, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|