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	Amend CSHB 855 as follows:                                                   
	(1)  On page 1, line 4, strike "Section 38.02(a)" and 
substitute "Section 38.02".
	(2)  On page 1, line 4, between "amended" and "to", insert 
"by amending Subsection (a) and adding Subsection (f)".
	(3)  On page 1, between lines 11 and 12, insert the 
following:               
	(f)  It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this             

section that the actor does not understand the peace officer's 
request for information because the actor lacks a basic 
understanding of the language used by the peace officer.