Texas HB2662 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to regulate the issuance of no-knock warrants by peace officers.

Texas HB2662 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to establish criteria for issuing no-knock warrants. A magistrate may issue such a warrant only if they are an attorney licensed by the state and serving in the relevant county or, if unavailable, in a contiguous county. The warrant can be issued if the magistrate determines probable cause exists that a violent offense has been committed and that a no-knock entry is necessary to prevent unreasonable risk of death or injury or to avoid destruction of evidence.

Texas HB2662 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to regulate the issuance of no-knock warrants by peace officers.

Texas HB2662 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to establish criteria for issuing no-knock warrants. A magistrate may issue such a warrant only if they are an attorney licensed by the state and serving in the relevant county or, if unavailable, in a contiguous county. The warrant can be issued if the magistrate determines probable cause exists that a violent offense has been committed and that a no-knock entry is necessary to prevent unreasonable risk of death or injury or to avoid destruction of evidence.