1. (a) Each law enforcement agency that is subject to the requirements of this subchapter may adopt a written policy requiring the agency to perform community outreach activities to educate the public that a peace officer may not inquire into the immigration status of a victim of or witness to an alleged criminal offense unless, as provided by Article 2A.059, Code of Criminal Procedure, the officer determines that the inquiry is necessary to:

   1. (1) investigate the offense; or
   2. (2) provide the victim or witness with information about federal visas designed to protect individuals providing assistance to law enforcement.

2. (b) A policy adopted under this section must include outreach to victims of:

   1. (1) family violence, as that term is defined by Section 71.004, Family Code, including those receiving services at family violence centers under Chapter 51, Human Resources Code; and
   2. (2) sexual assault, including those receiving services under a sexual assault program, as those terms are defined by Section 420.003.

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 4), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2017.

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 2.116, eff. January 1, 2025.