Bill Text: TX HB1503 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Engrossed

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Bill Title: Relating to the qualifications to serve as a special peace officer at a polling place.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 7-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-06-17 - Effective on 9/1/11 [HB1503 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HB1503-Engrossed.html

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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.