Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Government Code § 614.211: DEFINITIONS.

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GOVERNMENT CODE
TITLE 6. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
SUBTITLE A. PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
CHAPTER 614. PEACE OFFICERS AND FIRE FIGHTERS
SUBCHAPTER L. RETIREMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ANIMAL

In this subchapter:

(1) "Head of a law enforcement agency" means the highest-ranking peace officer in a law enforcement agency, including the director, sheriff, constable, or police chief, as applicable.

(2) "Law enforcement agency" means an office, department, or other division of this state or a political subdivision of this state, including a county, municipality, school district, or hospital district, that is authorized by law to employ peace officers.

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 36 (S.B. 2100), Sec. 1, eff. May 14, 2019.

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