Texas Occupations Code 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.
Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 1701.268
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- 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
(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.