(a) In this article, “body cavity search” means an inspection that is conducted of a person‘s anal or vaginal cavity in any manner, but the term does not include a pat-down.
(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a peace officer may not conduct a body cavity search of a person during a traffic stop unless the officer first obtains a search warrant pursuant to this chapter authorizing the body cavity search.

Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 18.24

  • 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