Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 2.1397
Duties of Law Enforcement Agency Filing Case

(a)

In this article:

(1)

“Attorney representing the state” means an attorney authorized by law to represent the state in a criminal case, including a district attorney, criminal district attorney, or county attorney with criminal jurisdiction. The term does not include an attorney representing the state in a justice or municipal court under Chapter 45 (Justice and Municipal Courts).

(2)

“Law enforcement agency” means an agency of the state or an agency of a political subdivision of the state authorized by law to employ peace officers.

(b)

A law enforcement agency filing a case with the attorney representing the state shall submit to the attorney representing the state a written statement by an agency employee with knowledge of the case acknowledging that all documents, items, and information in the possession of the agency that are required to be disclosed to the defendant in the case under Article 39.14 (Discovery) have been disclosed to the attorney representing the state.

(c)

If at any time after the case is filed with the attorney representing the state the law enforcement agency discovers or acquires any additional document, item, or information required to be disclosed to the defendant under Article 39.14 (Discovery), an agency employee shall promptly disclose the document, item, or information to the attorney representing the state.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 509 (S.B. 111), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 3.001(1), eff. January 1, 2025.

Source: Article 2.1397 — Duties of Law Enforcement Agency Filing Case, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­2.­htm#2.­1397 (accessed Apr. 20, 2024).

2.01
Duties of District Attorneys 2.02
Duties of County Attorneys 2.04
Shall Draw Complaints 2.05
When Complaint Is Made 2.06
May Administer Oaths 2.07
Attorney Pro Tem 2.08
Disqualified 2.09
Who Are Magistrates 2.10
Duty of Magistrates 2.11
Examining Court 2.12
Who Are Peace Officers 2.13
Duties and Powers 2.14
May Summon Aid 2.15
Person Refusing to Aid 2.16
Neglecting to Execute Process 2.17
Conservator of the Peace 2.18
Custody of Prisoners 2.19
Report as to Prisoners 2.20
Deputy 2.021
Duties of Attorney General 2.21
Duty of Clerks 2.022
Assistance of Texas Rangers 2.22
Power of Deputy Clerks 2.23
Report to Attorney General 2.023
Notification to Texas Department of Criminal Justice 2.024
Tracking Use of Certain Testimony 2.24
Authenticating Officer 2.025
Special Duty of District or County Attorney Relating to Child Support 2.25
Reporting Certain Aliens to Federal Government 2.26
Digital Signature and Electronic Documents 2.27
Investigation of Certain Reports Alleging Abuse 2.28
Duties Regarding Misused Identity 2.29
Report Required in Connection with Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information 2.30
Report Concerning Certain Assaultive or Terroristic Offenses 2.31
County Jailers 2.32
Electronic Recording of Custodial Interrogations 2.33
Law Enforcement Policy on Use of Force by Drone 2.34
Use of Neck Restraints During Search or Arrest Prohibited 2.35
Duty to Request and Render Aid 2.101
Magistrate’s Name on Signed Order 2.121
Railroad Peace Officers 2.122
Special Investigators 2.123
Adjunct Police Officers 2.124
Peace Officers from Adjoining States 2.125
Special Rangers of Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association 2.126
Peace Officers Commissioned by the Alabama-coushatta Tribe of Texas and the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas 2.127
School Marshals 2.131
Racial Profiling Prohibited 2.132
Law Enforcement Policy on Racial Profiling 2.133
Reports Required for Motor Vehicle Stops 2.134
Compilation and Analysis of Information Collected 2.136
Liability 2.137
Provision of Funding or Equipment 2.138
Rules 2.139
Reports Required for Officer-involved Injuries or Deaths 2.195
Report of Warrant or Capias Information 2.211
Hate Crime Reporting 2.212
Writ of Attachment Reporting 2.251
Duties Related to Immigration Detainer Requests 2.271
Investigation of Certain Reports Alleging Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation 2.272
Law Enforcement Response to Child Safety Check Alert 2.273
Release of Child by Law Enforcement Officer 2.295
Report Required in Connection with Unauthorized Acquisition or Transfer of Certain Financial Information 2.305
Report Required Concerning Human Trafficking Cases 2.1305
Carrying Weapon on Certain Premises 2.1385
Civil Penalty 2.1386
Eyewitness Identification Protocols 2.1387
Intervention Required for Excessive Force 2.1395
Reports Required for Certain Injuries or Deaths of Peace Officers 2.1396
Video Recordings of Arrests for Intoxication Offenses 2.1397
Duties of Law Enforcement Agency Filing Case 2.1398
Duties of Peace Officer Investigating Stalking, Harassment, or Terroristic Threat 2.13951
Notice of Violation of Reporting Requirements for Certain Injuries or Deaths
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Accessed:
Apr. 20, 2024

Art. 2.1397’s source at texas​.gov