Texas · Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 2A.008: SCHOOL MARSHALS

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What this law says, in plain English

This statute defines qualifications, appointment procedures, and authority limits for school marshals—licensed individuals authorized to make arrests and exercise peace officer powers on school premises to prevent serious harm or death.

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