Texas HB896 prohibits peace officers from using neck restraints during searches or arrests, except to prevent serious bodily injury or death.

Texas HB896 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to prohibit peace officers from using choke holds, carotid artery holds, or similar neck restraints during searches or arrests, except when necessary to prevent serious bodily injury or death. The bill also mandates that peace officer training include this prohibition and the duty to intervene if another officer uses excessive force. Additionally, officers must request emergency medical services for injured persons unless doing so would risk further injury. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB896 prohibits peace officers from using neck restraints during searches or arrests, except to prevent serious bodily injury or death.

Texas HB896 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to prohibit peace officers from using choke holds, carotid artery holds, or similar neck restraints during searches or arrests, except when necessary to prevent serious bodily injury or death. The bill also mandates that peace officer training include this prohibition and the duty to intervene if another officer uses excessive force. Additionally, officers must request emergency medical services for injured persons unless doing so would risk further injury. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.