Texas Transportation Code 201.910 – Memorial Markers for Certain Peace Officers Killed in Line of Duty
(a) The commission by rule shall authorize memorial markers honoring peace officers killed in the line of duty who are not Department of Public Safety troopers. The program established under this section shall be identical to the commission’s existing program for memorial markers for honoring Department of Public Safety troopers.
Text of subsection effective until January 01, 2025
(b) As used in this section, “peace officer” means a person who was:
(1) a law enforcement officer or peace officer for this state or a political subdivision of this state under Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure, or other law; or
(2) a federal law enforcement officer or special agent performing duties in this state, including those officers under Article 2.122, Code of Criminal Procedure.
Text of subsection effective on January 01, 2025
Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 201.910
- Department of Public Safety: means the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. See Texas Transportation Code 1.004
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(b) As used in this section, “peace officer” means a person who was:
(1) a law enforcement officer or peace officer for this state or a political subdivision of this state under Article 2A.001, Code of Criminal Procedure, or other law; or
(2) a federal law enforcement officer or special agent performing duties in this state, including those officers under Article 2A.002, Code of Criminal Procedure.