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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 82(R)

Senate Bill 1787

Senate Author:  Patrick

Effective:  9-1-11

House Sponsor:  Martinez Fischer


            Senate Bill 1787 amends the Transportation Code to require an officer, before requesting a person arrested for an offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle or watercraft to submit to the taking of a specimen, to inform the person orally and in writing that the officer may apply for a warrant authorizing a specimen to be taken from the person if the person refuses to submit to the taking of a specimen.