81R10166 SJM-D
By: Coleman H.B. No. 3023
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a temporary moratorium on the use of stun guns by law
enforcement agencies and peace officers.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2, Code of Criminal Procedure, is
amended by adding Article 2.31 to read as follows:
Art. 2.31. TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON STUN GUN USE. (a) In
this article:
(1) "Law enforcement agency" has the meaning assigned
by Article 59.01.
(2) "Stun gun" means a device designed to propel darts
or other projectiles attached to wires that, on contact, will
deliver an electrical pulse capable of incapacitating a person.
(b) A peace officer may not use a stun gun against an
individual.
(c) A law enforcement agency may not purchase a stun gun.
(d) This article expires January 1, 2011.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect January 1, 2010.