Sec. 411.441. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1) "Alert system" means the statewide blue alert system that is developed and implemented under this subchapter.
(2) "Law enforcement agency" means a law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the investigation of an alleged offense that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of a law enforcement officer.
Text of subdivision effective until January 01, 2025
(3) "Law enforcement officer" means a person who is a peace officer under Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure, or a person who is a federal law enforcement officer, as defined by 5 U.S.C. Section 8331(20).
Text of subdivision effective on January 01, 2025
(3) "Law enforcement officer" means a person who is a peace officer under Article 2A.001, Code of Criminal Procedure, or a person who is a federal law enforcement officer, as defined by 5 U.S.C. Section 8331(20).
(4) "Serious bodily injury" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.07, Penal Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 417 (S.B. 1138), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 2.093, eff. January 1, 2025.