10-Presentation of the annual report on racial profiling policy

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Appendix A Racial Profiling Statutes and Laws Art. 3.05. Racial Profiling In this code, "racial profiling" means a law enforcement-initiated action based on an individual's race, ethnicity, or national origin rather than on the individual's behavior or on information identifying the individual as having engaged in criminal activity. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 947, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001. Art. 2.131. Racial Profiling Prohibited A peace officer may not engage in racial profiling. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 947, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001. Art. 2.132. Law Enforcement Policy on Racial Profiling (a) In this article: (1) "Law enforcement agency" means an agency of the state, or of a county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state, that employs peace officers who make traffic stops in the routine performance of the officers' official duties. (2) "Race or ethnicity" means of a particular descent, including Caucasian, African, Hispanic, Asian, or Native American descent. (b) Each law enforcement agency in this state shall adopt a detailed written policy on racial profiling. The policy must: (1) clearly define acts constituting racial profiling; (2) strictly prohibit peace officers employed by the agency from engaging in racial profiling; (3) implement a process by which an individual may file a complaint with the agency if the individual believes that a peace officer employed by the agency has engaged in racial profiling with respect to the individual; (4) provide public education relating to the agency's complaint process; 9 ~0 0 I ~ ! j