Art. 56B.251. Definition. [Effective January 1, 2021]

Statutes | Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 56B.251 | 2020

In this subchapter, "peace officer" means an individual elected, appointed, or employed to serve as a peace officer for a governmental entity under Article 2.12 or other law. The term includes a former peace officer who is entitled to receive payments under this subchapter because of an injury suffered while performing duties as a peace officer. (Code Crim. Proc., Art. 56.542(a).)