CHANGES PROPOSED for 1999 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Article 2.12 CCP
Section 341.012 Government Code (Reserve Police)
Section 85.004 Government Code (Reserve Deputies)
PSA Art. 4413(29bb)
VICTORY FOR RESERVE OFFICERS in TEXAS! House Bill 957:
HB957 PASSED! 1999 See the new law via this link.
Can Reserve Officers carry off duty? YES but there is a catch, read the law and be informed. Can reserve officers work extra jobs? NO. See the law and know why.
There is much work yet to be done! Please help.
ATTORNEY GENERAL and DA OPINIONS
LO93-115 1993 Private Security Act Licensing
DM-212 1993 Contracting Off Duty Officers
DM-287 1994 Private Security Work Licensing
DM-333 1995 Called to duty for Security Work
DM-318 1995 City Code Enforcement by LEO
JM102 1983 Appointment of Non-Paid Officers
H-958 (1977) Reserve Deputy Sheriff Insurance
Harris County DA Opinion- Reserves Paid By Government Agencies
Bexar County DA and AG Opinions
JM-766 1987 County Liability for Reserve Officers
LO97-069Payments to Reserve Officers
Definition of Peace Officer as it (Should Be)
P S A Relevant Part Article 4413(29bb)
"VOLUNTEER" DEFINED - FEDERAL
Laws that Effect Volunteer Officers and Recommended Changes
Summary Brief of Appeal Court Cases (PSA Convictions)
HB246 by J. Longoria 1997
HB182 By J Longoria 1997
Local Government Code *86.012 Prior to 1999
Section (b) A reserve deputy constable serves at the discretion of the constable and may be called into service at any time
that the constable considers it necessary to have addition officers to preserve the peace and enforce the law.
Section (d) While actively engaged in an assigned duty at the call of the constable, a reserve deputy constable is vested with the same rights, privileges, and duties of any other peace officer in this state.
* This wording also applies to Reserve Deputy Sheriffs and Reserve Municipal Police Officers in Sections
85.004 and 341.012
80.12 - Reserve Deputy Constables
LETTERS from SUPPORTERS and OFFICIALS
Letter to Texas AG from Gary Sawyer (Covers Reserve Issues in Detail)
Letter from Cherokee County Sheriff
Letter from Lieutenant Governor Bullock
Letter from HCSO Reserve Chief
Letter from Texas Senator Shapiro
- Jan / 1996 --Letter from Governor Bush to Andy Thrash; "The Lt. Governor has instructed the Senate Criminal Justice Committee to review the specifics of the Hand Gun bill. I encourage you to let both him and Speaker Laney know your views on this issue. I have forwarded your letter to my legislative staff, so they, too, are aware of your concerns". | Volunteer peace officer in Texas is subject to the Hand Gun law despite the higher level of training.
Sample Letter For Your Use
Volunteer Protection Act (VPA)
H.R.911, H.R.1167 and S.543 combined passed the United States Senate and was signed by the President on June 18, 1997. This Act will be in effect beginning September 18, 1997.
VPA Letter from Congressman Green
One Reason Reserve Officers Have NO Rights! Click Here
MODEL MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR POLICE OFFICERS
CHAPTER 415 GOVERNMENT CODE TCLOSE
TCLOSE Training Certificate Requirements
Contacts For Reserve Officer Information/Issues
Andy Thrash EMail
Gary Sawyer - Dallas, Texas EMAIL
Otto Vehle - Reserve Law Officers Association of America San Antonio, Texas EMAIL
RESERVE LAW OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA OFFICIAL SITE
The following articles will be added soon:
Local Government Code - 85.004 and 341.012
CCP Articles 2.12 and 2.13(Duty to Act) (You should know these)
Article 4413(29) VACS (Private Security Act) (See HB246 above)
I Recommend all Officers get this Book:
The Silent FTO, A Guide For Texas Officers
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