(a) The attorney representing the state may request the Texas Rangers division of the Department of Public Safety to provide assistance to a local law enforcement agency investigating an offense that:
(1) is alleged to have been committed by an elected officer of the political subdivision served by the local law enforcement agency; and
(2) on conviction or adjudication, would subject the elected officer to registration as a sex offender under Chapter 62.
(b) For purposes of this article, “assistance” includes investigative, technical, and administrative assistance.


Text of article effective until January 01, 2025

Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 2.022

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.