Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18.24

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Article 18.24 - Body Cavity Search During Traffic Stop

(a) In this article, "body cavity search" means an inspection that is conducted of a person's anal or vaginal cavity in any manner, but the term does not include a pat-down.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a peace officer may not conduct a body cavity search of a person during a traffic stop unless the officer first obtains a search warrant pursuant to this chapter authorizing the body cavity search.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 18.24

Added by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 997,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2015.