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78R2440 YDB-D
By: Keel, et al. H.B. No. 14
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the purchase of a badge, insignia, weapon, or uniform of
law enforcement officers or public safety personnel.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter D, Chapter 614, Government Code, is
amended by adding Section 614.055 to read as follows:
Sec. 614.055. PURCHASE OF BADGE, INSIGNIA, WEAPON, OR
UNIFORM OF CERTAIN HONORABLY RETIRED OR DECEASED LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICERS OR PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL. (a) An individual may
purchase a badge, insignia, weapon, or uniform from a state or local
governmental agency as provided by this section if:
(1) the individual was commissioned or employed by the
agency as a:
(A) peace officer;
(B) fire fighter;
(C) licensed paramedic;
(D) certified emergency medical technician;
(E) fire or emergency medical services
dispatcher;
(F) licensed county jailer; or
(G) corrections officer;
(2) the individual:
(A) was honorably retired from the individual's
commission or employment by the agency; or
(B) is scheduled to retire honorably not later
than 90 days after the date of purchase from the individual's
commission or employment by the agency; and
(3) the badge, insignia, weapon, or uniform had been
previously issued to the individual by the agency.
(b) The nearest surviving relative of an individual
described by Subsection (a)(1) who died or was permanently disabled
in the line of duty under honorable circumstances as determined by
the agency may purchase items described by Subsection (a)(3).
(c) An individual or person may not purchase a weapon
prohibited under Section 46.05, Penal Code.
(d) Another person such as an association of law enforcement
officers or public safety personnel may purchase a badge, insignia,
weapon, or uniform to present to an individual who meets the
qualifications of Subsection (a) or to the nearest surviving
relative described by Subsection (b).
(e) An individual or person who purchases a badge, insignia,
weapon, or uniform under this section must:
(1) purchase the badge, insignia, weapon, or uniform
at fair market value; and
(2) permanently affix on a plaque or place in a
presentation case the badge, insignia, weapon, or uniform.
(f) This section does not apply to the extent that an item
may be purchased by or on behalf of an individual under other law.
SECTION 2. The heading to Subchapter D, Chapter 614,
Government Code, is amended to read as follows:
SUBCHAPTER D. PURCHASE OF AGENCY-ISSUED ITEMS [FIREARM] OF
HONORABLY RETIRED OR DECEASED LAW ENFORCEMENT [PEACE] OFFICER OR
PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL
SECTION 3. Section 614.053, Government Code, is amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 614.053. PURCHASE PRICE OF FIREARM. (a) A state or
local governmental agency shall establish the amount, which may not
exceed fair market value, for which a firearm or other item may be
purchased under this subchapter.
(b) If a local government has a purchasing agent, the
purchasing agent shall oversee the sale of a firearm or other item
sold by an agency of the local government under this subchapter.
SECTION 4. This Act takes effect September 1, 2003.