Texas § 1701.268 CIVILIAN INTERACTION TRAINING PROGRAM.

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§ 1701.268 — CIVILIAN INTERACTION TRAINING PROGRAM.

Texas § 1701.268

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Tex. Occupations Code Code Ann. § 1701.268 (2026).

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Sec. 1701.268. CIVILIAN INTERACTION TRAINING PROGRAM.

(a)In this section, "board" means the State Board of Education.

(b)The commission and the board shall enter into a memorandum of understanding that establishes each agency's respective responsibilities in developing a training program, including training and testing materials, on proper interaction with civilians during traffic stops and other in-person encounters. The training program must include information regarding:

(1)the role of law enforcement and the duties and responsibilities of peace officers;

(2)a person's rights concerning interactions with peace officers;

(3)proper behavior for civilians and peace officers during interactions;

(4)laws regarding questioning and detention by peace officers, including any law requiring

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Sec. 1701.268. CIVILIAN INTERACTION TRAINING PROGRAM. (a) In this section, "board" means the State Board of Education.
(b) The commission and the board shall enter into a memorandum of understanding that establishes each agency's respective responsibilities in developing a training program, including training and testing materials, on proper interaction with civilians during traffic stops and other in-person encounters. The training program must include information regarding:
(1) the role of law enforcement and the duties and responsibilities of peace officers;
(2) a person's rights concerning interactions with peace officers;
(3) proper behavior for civilians and peace officers during interactions;
(4) laws regarding questioning and detention by peace officers, including any law requiring a person to present proof of identity to a peace officer, and the consequences for a person's or officer's failure to comply with those laws; and
(5) how and where to file a complaint against or a compliment on behalf of a peace officer.
(c) In developing the training program under this section, the commission and the board may consult with any interested party, including a volunteer work group convened for the purpose of making recommendations regarding the training program.
(d) Before finalizing a training program under this section, the commission and the board shall provide a reasonable period for public comment.