Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 5.03
Family or Household Relationship Does Not Create an Exception to Official Duties

A general duty prescribed for an officer by Chapter 2 (Code of Criminal Procedure) of this code is not waived or excepted in any family violence case or investigation because of a family or household relationship between an alleged violator and the victim of family violence. A peace officer’s or a magistrate’s duty to prevent the commission of criminal offenses, including acts of family violence, is not waived or excepted because of a family or household relationship between the potential violator and victim.
Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 583, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 2.012, eff. January 1, 2025.
Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 583, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 2.012, eff. January 1, 2025.

Source: Article 5.03 — Family or Household Relationship Does Not Create an Exception to Official Duties, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­5.­htm#5.­03 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

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