Sec. 500.008. DETECTION AND MONITORING OF CELLULAR TELEPHONES. (a) The department may own and the office of inspector general may possess, install, operate, or monitor an interception device, as defined by Article 18A.001, Code of Criminal Procedure.
(b) The inspector general shall designate in writing the commissioned officers of the office of inspector general who are authorized to possess, install, operate, and monitor interception devices for the department.
(c) An investigative or law enforcement officer or other person, on request of the office of inspector general, may assist the office in the operation and monitoring of an interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications if the investigative or law enforcement officer or other person:
(1) is designated by the executive director for that purpose; and
(2) acts in the presence and under the direction of a commissioned officer of the inspector general.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1169 (H.B. 3228), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1058 (H.B. 2931), Sec. 3.11, eff. January 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 500 - Miscellaneous Disciplinary Matters
Section 500.001. Supervisory or Disciplinary Authority of Inmates
Section 500.002. Destruction of Property
Section 500.003. Gambling Prohibited
Section 500.004. Participation in Treatment Program
Section 500.005. Rewards on Escape
Section 500.006. Transportation of Inmates
Section 500.007. Testing for Controlled Substances
Section 500.008. Detection and Monitoring of Cellular Telephones