Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 2.34

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 2.34 - [Repealed Effective 1/1/2025] Use Of Neck Restraints During Search Or Arrest Prohibited

A peace officer may not intentionally use a choke hold, carotid artery hold, or similar neck restraint in searching or arresting a person unless the restraint is necessary to prevent serious bodily injury to or the death of the officer or another person.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 2.34

Repealed by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 765,Sec. 3.001, eff. 1/1/2025.

Amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 768,Sec. 24.001, eff. 9/1/2023.

Added by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 534,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2021.