Texas SB3004 mandates the Department of Public Safety to adopt a policy for peace officers' vehicular pursuits.

Texas SB3004 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to require the Department of Public Safety to create a policy for peace officers' vehicular pursuits. This policy must govern how officers operate their vehicles when pursuing individuals they reasonably suspect or have probable cause to believe committed an offense under Chapter 51 of the Penal Code. The policy must be similar to the United States Customs and Border Protection's directive number 4510-026A on emergency driving and vehicular pursuits. The Department of Public Safety must adopt the necessary rules by December 1, 2025.

Texas SB3004 mandates the Department of Public Safety to adopt a policy for peace officers' vehicular pursuits.

Texas SB3004 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to require the Department of Public Safety to create a policy for peace officers' vehicular pursuits. This policy must govern how officers operate their vehicles when pursuing individuals they reasonably suspect or have probable cause to believe committed an offense under Chapter 51 of the Penal Code. The policy must be similar to the United States Customs and Border Protection's directive number 4510-026A on emergency driving and vehicular pursuits. The Department of Public Safety must adopt the necessary rules by December 1, 2025.