(b) An investigative or law enforcement officer or other person may assist the department in the operation and monitoring of an interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications if the officer or other person:
(1) is designated by the director for that purpose; and
(2) acts in the presence and under the direction of a commissioned officer of the department.
(c) The director shall designate in writing the commissioned officers of the department who are responsible for the possession, installation, operation, and monitoring of interception devices for the department.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1058 (H.B. 2931), Sec. 1.01, eff. January 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 18A - Detection, Interception, and Use of Wire, Oral, and Electronic Communications
Subchapter G. Agencies and Personnel Authorized to Possess and Use Interception Devices
Article 18A.301. Department of Public Safety Authorized to Possess and Use Interception Device
Article 18A.303. Texas Juvenile Justice Department Authorized to Possess and Use Interception Device