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HB 2662

Relating to the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Aicha Davis

HB 2662 establishes legal requirements and judicial oversight for Texas law enforcement's use of no-knock warrants to balance safety and law enforcement operational needs.

Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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Bill Summary · HB 2662

Legislative bill overview

HB 2662 establishes procedures and requirements governing when Texas peace officers can obtain and execute no-knock warrants (entries into properties without announcing themselves). The bill likely creates new legal standards, notice requirements, or judicial oversight mechanisms for this law enforcement tactic that has been controversial nationwide due to safety risks to both officers and civilians.

Why is this important

No-knock entries have resulted in deaths, injuries, and property damage during mistaken raids or high-risk situations. Clear statutory guidelines affect how police conduct dangerous operations, determine what judicial scrutiny applies before authorization, and balance law enforcement needs against citizen safety and privacy rights. Texas's approach could influence both policing practices and litigation involving failed or problematic raids.

Potential points of contention

  • Judicial standards: How high should the evidentiary bar be for judges to approve no-knock warrants, and what specific circumstances justify bypassing the announcement requirement?
  • Officer discretion: Whether officers can deviate from warrant terms during execution, and what accountability mechanisms exist for violations
  • Scope limitations: Whether certain categories of cases (drug offenses vs. violent felonies) warrant different no-knock standards, reflecting concerns that lower-level crimes don't justify the highest-risk tactics

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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