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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the search of certain wireless communications devices |
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by a peace officer. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Article 18.0215(a), Code of Criminal Procedure, |
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is amended to read as follows: |
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(a) A peace officer may not search a person's cellular |
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telephone or other wireless communications device, pursuant to a |
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lawful arrest of the person without obtaining a warrant under this |
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article. A wireless communications device does not include a |
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skimmer as defined by Section 607.001, Business & Commerce Code. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025. |