Sec. 351.066. DUTIES IN AREA SERVED BY MUNICIPAL POLICE. (a) A deputy performing duties in an area served by a municipal police department shall promptly notify the police department of the deputy's receipt and response to a complaint constituting a felony offense and on request shall secure and preserve the scene of the offense for a reasonable time until the arrival of a representative of the municipal police department.
(b) The county and municipal departments shall cooperate in any criminal investigation to the greatest degree practical. However, this section does not prohibit a county or municipal officer from performing any duties that are required of a peace officer.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - County Public Safety
Chapter 351 - County Jails and Law Enforcement
Subchapter D. Contracts for Law Enforcement Services on Fee Basis
Section 351.061. Authority to Contract
Section 351.063. Services by Sheriff or County Official
Section 351.064. Use of Deputies
Section 351.065. Reports by Deputies
Section 351.066. Duties in Area Served by Municipal Police
Section 351.067. Municipal Approval of Contract Covering Area Within Municipality