Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 2B.0252
Use of Neck Restraints During Search or Arrest Prohibited

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.

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025.

Source: Article 2B.0252 — Use of Neck Restraints During Search or Arrest Prohibited, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.2B.htm#2B.0252 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

2B.0001
Definitions 2B.0051
Definitions 2B.0052
Racial Profiling Prohibited 2B.0053
Law Enforcement Policy on Racial Profiling 2B.0054
Reports Required for Motor Vehicle Stops 2B.0055
Compilation and Analysis of Information Collected 2B.0056
Prima Facie Evidence 2B.0057
Liability 2B.0058
Civil Penalty 2B.0059
Rules 2B.0101
Definitions 2B.0102
Grants for Body Worn Cameras 2B.0103
Grants for Body Worn Camera Data Storage 2B.0104
Reporting 2B.0105
Interagency or Interlocal Contracts 2B.0106
Body Worn Camera Policy 2B.0107
Training 2B.0108
Recording Interactions with Public 2B.0109
Use of Personal Equipment 2B.0110
Offense 2B.0111
Recordings as Evidence 2B.0112
Release of Information Recorded by Body Worn Camera 2B.0113
Body Worn Camera Recordings 2B.0114
Production of Body Worn Camera Recording in Response to Voluminous Public Information Requests 2B.0151
Feasibility of Video and Audio Equipment and Recordings for Motor Vehicle Stops 2B.0152
Provision of Money or Equipment 2B.0153
Rules 2B.0154
Video Recordings of Arrests for Intoxication Offenses 2B.0201
Definitions 2B.0202
Recording of Custodial Interrogation Required 2B.0203
Public Disclosure 2B.0251
Intervention Required for Excessive Force 2B.0252
Use of Neck Restraints During Search or Arrest Prohibited 2B.0253
Law Enforcement Policy on Use of Force by Drone 2B.0301
Duty to Request and Render Aid

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

Art. 2B.0252’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Article 2B.0252 — Use of Neck Restraints During Search or Arrest Prohibited, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.2B.htm#2B.0252 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).