Sec. 418.184. FIREARMS. (a) A peace officer who is acting in the lawful execution of the officer's official duties during a state of disaster may disarm an individual if the officer reasonably believes it is immediately necessary for the protection of the officer or another individual.
(b) The peace officer shall return a firearm and any ammunition to an individual disarmed under Subsection (a) before ceasing to detain the individual unless the officer:
(1) arrests the individual for engaging in criminal activity; or
(2) seizes the firearm as evidence in a criminal investigation.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 18 (S.B. 112), Sec. 2, eff. April 27, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection
Chapter 418 - Emergency Management
Subchapter H. Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 418.171. Qualifications for Rendering Aid
Section 418.172. Insurance Coverage
Section 418.173. Penalty for Violation of Emergency Management Plan
Section 418.175. Certain Information Confidential
Section 418.176. Confidentiality of Certain Information Relating to Emergency Response Providers
Section 418.177. Confidentiality of Certain Information Relating to Risk or Vulnerability Assessment
Section 418.180. Confidentiality of Certain Information Prepared for United States
Section 418.181. Confidentiality of Certain Information Relating to Critical Infrastructure
Section 418.182. Confidentiality of Certain Information Relating to Security Systems
Section 418.183. Disclosure of Certain Confidential Information
Section 418.185. Mandatory Evacuation
Section 418.186. Disaster and Emergency Education
Section 418.1861. Disease Prevention Information System
Section 418.188. Postdisaster Evaluation
Section 418.1881. Shelter Operations
Section 418.1882. Personnel Surge Capacity Planning
Section 418.190. Agriculture Emergency Response Plan
Section 418.191. Medical Special Needs Volunteers
Section 418.192. Communications by Public Service Providers During Disasters and Emergencies
Section 418.193. Purchase of Information Technology Commodity Items for Disaster Purposes
Section 418.194. Contracts With Certain Entities for Disaster Purposes
Section 418.195. Attorney General as Legal Advisor on Issues Related to Declared Disaster