Texas · Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 5.03: FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD RELATIONSHIP DOES NOT CREATE AN EXCEPTION TO OFFICIAL DUTIES
What this law says, in plain English
Officers and magistrates cannot use family relationships as a reason to avoid their duties in family violence cases or investigations. Their obligation to prevent criminal offenses applies regardless of family or household relationships.
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