88R12808 CJD-D
 
  By: King of Hemphill H.B. No. 2883
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to checkpoints established by the Department of Public
  Safety at roadways entering this state from New Mexico.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Subchapter A, Chapter 411, Government Code, is
  amended by adding Section 411.00951 to read as follows:
         Sec. 411.00951.  CHECKPOINTS AT ENTRY POINTS FROM NEW
  MEXICO. (a)  In this section:
               (1)  "Controlled substance" has the meaning assigned by
  Section 481.002, Health and Safety Code.
               (2)  "Motor vehicle" has the meaning assigned by
  Section 541.201, Transportation Code.
         (b)  The department shall establish a program for the purpose
  of establishing state border crossing checkpoints to prevent
  controlled substances from entering this state and for the
  prevention and detection of other criminal offenses.
         (c)  A checkpoint shall be established under Subsection (b)
  at each point located on a public highway or street leading directly
  to a border between this state and New Mexico.
         (d)  A checkpoint established under Subsection (b) shall be
  operated in a manner as to only stop a motor vehicle that:
               (1)  is entering this state; and
               (2)  law enforcement has probable cause to believe a
  driver or passenger of is bringing a controlled substance into this
  state or has committed another criminal offense.
         (e)  The department may establish the state border crossing
  checkpoint program in conjunction with local law enforcement
  authorities. The department and local law enforcement authorities
  may share the cost of staffing the checkpoints.
         (f)  The department shall establish procedures governing the
  encounter between the driver and the peace officers operating the
  checkpoint that ensure that any intrusion on the driver is
  minimized and that the inquiries made are reasonably related to the
  purpose of the checkpoint. A peace officer at the checkpoint may
  not direct a driver or a passenger in a motor vehicle to leave the
  vehicle or move the vehicle off the roadway unless the officer has
  reasonable suspicion or probable cause to believe that the person
  committed or is committing an offense, including an offense
  relating to the possession of a controlled substance. However, a
  peace officer may require that each motor vehicle passing through
  the checkpoint be diverted to a location immediately adjacent to
  the roadway, if desirable, to ensure safety.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.