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S.B. No. 1497 AN ACT relating to the search of certain wireless communications devices by a peace officer. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Article 18.0215(a), Code of Criminal Procedure, is amended to read as follows: (a) A peace officer may not search a person's cellular telephone or other wireless communications device, pursuant to a lawful arrest of the person without obtaining a warrant under this article. A wireless communications device does not include a skimmer as defined by Section 607.001, Business & Commerce Code, or a device manufactured for the purpose of illicitly obtaining payment card information or identifying information. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025. ______________________________ ______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1497 passed the Senate on April 1, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0. ______________________________ Secretary of the Senate I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1497 passed the House on May 20, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 146, Nays 0, three present not voting. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House Approved: ______________________________ Date ______________________________ Governor
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