Texas HB888 amends the duty of peace officers to request and render aid for injured persons.

Texas HB888 modifies the duty of peace officers to request emergency medical services and provide first aid to injured individuals. Peace officers are exempt from these duties if doing so would expose them or others to bodily injury or if they are injured and unable to act. The bill also mandates that basic peace officer training include prohibitions on using choke holds and similar restraints, unless necessary to prevent serious injury. Additionally, it requires training on intervening when another officer uses excessive force. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB888 amends the duty of peace officers to request and render aid for injured persons.

Texas HB888 modifies the duty of peace officers to request emergency medical services and provide first aid to injured individuals. Peace officers are exempt from these duties if doing so would expose them or others to bodily injury or if they are injured and unable to act. The bill also mandates that basic peace officer training include prohibitions on using choke holds and similar restraints, unless necessary to prevent serious injury. Additionally, it requires training on intervening when another officer uses excessive force. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.