HOUSE BILL 1112 |
HOUSE AUTHOR: Ellis, Dan |
EFFECTIVE: 05-29-99 |
SENATE SPONSOR: Ogden |
House Bill 1112 amends the Government Code to transfer from the director of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's institutional division to the department's executive director the power to authorize department employees to transport offenders and apprehend escapees.
The act also amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to include officers appointed by the executive director in the designation of peace officers.