Amend CSHB 683 (house committee report) as follows:

(1)  On page 2, strike line 12 and substitute the following:

amending Subsections (a), (b), and (d) and adding Subsections (b-1) and (c-1) to

(2)  On page 2, between lines 23 and 24, insert the following:

(b)  It is a defense to prosecution under this section that:

(1)  the card, document, badge, insignia, shoulder emblem, or other item bearing an insignia of a law enforcement agency clearly identifies the person as an honorary or junior peace officer or reserve law enforcement officer, or as a member of a junior posse; or

(2)  the person identified as a peace officer or reserve law enforcement officer by the item bearing the insignia was commissioned in that capacity when the item was made.

(b-1)  It is an exception to the application of this section that [; or

[(3)]  the item was used or intended for use exclusively for decorative purposes or in an artistic or dramatic presentation.

(3)  On page 3, strike lines 5 through 8.

(4)  Renumber SECTIONS of the bill appropriately.