Texas statute

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 2B.0252 — Use of neck restraints during search or arrest prohibited

Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 2B: LAW ENFORCEMENT INTERACTIONS WITH PUBLIC, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 2B.0252

Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 2B.0252Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

A peace officer may not intentionally use a choke hold, carotid artery hold, or similar neck restraint in searching or arresting a person unless the restraint is necessary to prevent serious bodily injury to or the death of the officer or another person.

Official sources

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 2B.0252 (official source deep link)
Official OLLS publication (Title download)

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