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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - CRIM P Art. 18.24. Body Cavity Search During Traffic Stop

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this article, “body cavity search” means an inspection that is conducted of a person's anal or vaginal cavity in any manner, but the term does not include a pat-down.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a peace officer may not conduct a body cavity search of a person during a traffic stop unless the officer first obtains a search warrant pursuant to this chapter authorizing the body cavity search.

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