Texas · Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 2B.0252: USE OF NECK RESTRAINTS DURING SEARCH OR ARREST PROHIBITED
What this law says, in plain English
Peace officers are prohibited from using neck restraints during searches or arrests unless necessary to prevent serious bodily injury or death to the officer or another person.
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