It shall be permissible for authorized members of this department to release the following information in criminal proceedings at the time charges are filed, or upon arrest of the defendant.
- (1) The fact and circumstances of arrest, including the time and place of arrest, pursuit, resistance, and any injuries suffered during the arrest.
- (2) The identity of the investigating and arresting officer and agency and the length of the investigation.
- (3) At the time of seizure of any physical evidence, a description of the evidence seized.
- (4) The nature, substance, or text of the charge as filed in a court proceeding and the identity of the person charged. This may include the age, residence, occupation, and family status of the suspect.
- (5) Information as to the court in which the charge was filed and the fact the defendant was released on bond or remanded to jail.
- (6) Information of the type outlined in §1.53 of this title (relating to Releases Before Arrest or Charge).
Source Note:The provisions of this §1.54 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976; amended to be effective April 21, 2003, 28 TexReg 3363.