In this subchapter, "peace officer" means an individual elected, appointed, or employed to serve as a peace officer for a governmental entity under Article 2A.001 or other law. The term includes a former peace officer who is entitled to receive payments under this subchapter because of an injury suffered while performing duties as a peace officer.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56B.251
DEFINITION
Known as the Crime Victims' Compensation Act
The act spans §§ 56B.001 to 56B.552 (88 sections).
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff
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