H.B. No. 1503
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.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.B. No. 1503 was passed by the House on April
26, 2011, by the following vote: Yeas 148, Nays 0, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.B. No. 1503 was passed by the Senate on May
17, 2011, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: _____________________
Date
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Governor