85R2522 AJZ-D
 
  By: Thompson of Harris H.B. No. 1864
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to training regarding interactions with law enforcement
  during traffic stops.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Subchapter C, Chapter 1001, Education Code, is
  amended by adding Section 1001.109 to read as follows:
         Sec. 1001.109.  INFORMATION RELATING TO TRAFFIC STOPS. The
  commission by rule shall require that information relating to law
  enforcement procedures for traffic stops be included in the
  curriculum of each driver education course and driving safety
  course. The curriculum must include a demonstration of the proper
  actions to be taken during a traffic stop and information regarding
  appropriate interactions with law enforcement.
         SECTION 2.  Section 1701.253, Occupations Code, is amended
  by adding Subsection (n) to read as follows:
         (n)  As part of the minimum curriculum requirements, the
  commission shall establish a statewide education and training
  program on proper procedures for traffic stops, including
  information regarding the appropriate use of force, for officers
  licensed under this chapter. An officer shall complete a program
  established under this subsection not later than the second
  anniversary of the date the officer is licensed under this chapter
  or the date the officer applies for an intermediate proficiency
  certificate, whichever date is earlier.
         SECTION 3.  Not later than January 1, 2018, the Texas
  Commission on Law Enforcement shall establish the education and
  training program required by Section 1701.253(n), Occupations
  Code, as added by this Act.
         SECTION 4.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.