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(a) A general duty prescribed for an officer by Chapter 2A is not waived or excepted in any family violence case or investigation because of a family or household relationship between an alleged violator and a victim of family violence.
(b) A peace officer's or magistrate's duty to prevent the commission of a criminal offense, including an act of family violence, is not waived or excepted because of a family or household relationship between a potential violator and victim.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - CRIM P Art. § 5A.004. No Waiver or Exception Created by Family or Household Relationship - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/code-of-criminal-procedure/crim-ptx-crim-pro-art-5a-004/
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