83R1811 MAW-D
By: Raymond H.B. No. 730
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the training for and use of electromagnetic pulse
devices by peace officers and reserve law enforcement officers.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter F, Chapter 1701, Occupations Code, is
amended by adding Section 1701.260 to read as follows:
Sec. 1701.260. ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE DEVICES; TRAINING.
(a) In this section, "electromagnetic pulse device" means a
portable device designed to generate a high amplitude electric
field capable of disabling an electronic system without causing
permanent damage to the system.
(b) The commission by rule shall:
(1) designate an electromagnetic pulse device for use
in disabling a motor vehicle if the commission determines the
device is suitable for use by officers; and
(2) establish a voluntary training program for
officers licensed under this chapter that provides instruction in
the use of the electromagnetic pulse devices determined suitable by
the commission.
(c) The commission shall administer the electromagnetic
pulse device training program and shall issue a certificate of
proficiency to each officer the commission determines has
successfully completed the training program.
(d) The commission may establish reasonable and necessary
fees for the administration of this section.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2013.