82R7193 ATP-D
By: White, King of Parker, Garza, et al. H.B. No. 1503
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the qualifications to serve as a special peace officer
at a polling place.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 32.075, Election Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (f) to read as follows:
(f) A person is eligible for appointment as a special peace
officer under Subsection (b) only if the person is licensed as a
peace officer by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer
Standards and Education.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2011.