Texas Statutes
§ 56B.251 — DEFINITION.
Texas § 56B.251
JurisdictionTexas
Code CRCode of Criminal Procedure
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Bluebook
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure Code Ann. § 56B.251 (2026).
Text
Art. 56B.251. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "peace officer" means an individual elected, appointed, or employed to serve as a peace officer for a governmental entity under Article 2A.001 or other law. The term includes a former peace officer who is entitled to receive payments under this subchapter because of an injury suffered while performing duties as a peace officer.
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Legislative History
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173 ), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504 ), Sec. 2.032, eff. January 1, 2025.
Nearby Sections
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§ 56B.001
SHORT TITLE.§ 56B.002
LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT.§ 56B.003
DEFINITIONS.§ 56B.0035
CRIMINALLY INJURIOUS CONDUCT.§ 56B.004
ADMINISTRATION; RULES.§ 56B.005
ANNUAL REPORT.§ 56B.006
PUBLIC NOTICE.§ 56B.051
APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION.§ 56B.052
PERIOD FOR FILING APPLICATION.§ 56B.053
REPORTING OF OFFENSE REQUIRED.§ 56B.056
HEARINGS AND PREHEARING CONFERENCES.§ 56B.057
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Bluebook (online)
Texas § 56B.251, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/tx/CR/56B.251.