Texas HB3177 grants peace officer status to designated investigators of municipal inspector general offices.
Texas HB3177 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to expand the list of peace officers to include designated investigators of municipal inspector general offices. This bill specifies that these investigators, when appointed by the inspector general, hold peace officer status. The changes take effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the members in both legislative houses, otherwise, they will take effect on September 1, 2025.
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