Texas HB3343 mandates peace officers to separate individuals and prevent intimidation during family violence investigations.

Texas HB3343 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to require peace officers to separate individuals and prevent intimidation during family violence investigations. Peace officers must, to the extent practicable, separate individuals at the scene and conduct interviews in a way that prevents the suspect from intimidating the victim. This includes preventing eye contact, placing individuals in separate rooms if detained indoors, and preventing verbal communication through distance or physical barriers. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3343 mandates peace officers to separate individuals and prevent intimidation during family violence investigations.

Texas HB3343 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to require peace officers to separate individuals and prevent intimidation during family violence investigations. Peace officers must, to the extent practicable, separate individuals at the scene and conduct interviews in a way that prevents the suspect from intimidating the victim. This includes preventing eye contact, placing individuals in separate rooms if detained indoors, and preventing verbal communication through distance or physical barriers. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.