Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 18.24
Body Cavity Search During Traffic Stop


(a)

In this article, “body cavity search” means an inspection that is conducted of a person’s anal or vaginal cavity in any manner, but the term does not include a pat-down.

(b)

Notwithstanding any other law, a peace officer may not conduct a body cavity search of a person during a traffic stop unless the officer first obtains a search warrant pursuant to this chapter authorizing the body cavity search.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 997 (H.B. 324), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.

Source: Article 18.24 — Body Cavity Search During Traffic Stop, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­18.­htm#18.­24 (accessed Apr. 13, 2024).

Accessed:
Apr. 13, 2024

Art. 18.24’s source at texas​.gov