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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the training for and use of electromagnetic pulse |
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devices by peace officers and reserve law enforcement officers. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter F, Chapter 1701, Occupations Code, is |
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amended by adding Section 1701.260 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 1701.260. ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE DEVICES; TRAINING. |
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(a) In this section, "electromagnetic pulse device" means a |
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portable device designed to generate a high amplitude electric |
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field capable of disabling an electronic system without causing |
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permanent damage to the system. |
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(b) The commission by rule shall: |
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(1) designate an electromagnetic pulse device to |
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disable a motor vehicle if the commission determines the device is |
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suitable for use by officers; and |
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(2) establish a voluntary training program for |
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officers licensed under this chapter that provides instruction in |
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the use of the electromagnetic pulse devices determined suitable by |
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the commission. |
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(c) The commission shall administer the electromagnetic |
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pulse device training program and shall issue a certificate of |
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proficiency to each officer the commission determines has |
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successfully completed the training program. |
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(d) The commission may establish reasonable and necessary |
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fees for the administration of this section. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2011. |