Bill

SB 1497

Relating to the search of certain wireless communications devices by a peace officer.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by César Blanco and 4 co-sponsors

SB 1497 requires Texas peace officers to obtain warrants before searching wireless devices during arrests, with limited exceptions, effective September 1, 2025.

Effective on 9/1/25

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Introduced capitol.texas.gov

Enrolled capitol.texas.gov

Senate Committee Report capitol.texas.gov

Engrossed capitol.texas.gov

House Committee Report capitol.texas.gov

Bill text & amendments

Witness List (Senate Committee Report) Fiscal Note (Introduced) Analysis (House Committee Report) Fiscal Note (Engrossed) Analysis (Senate Committee Report) Analysis (Introduced) Fiscal Note (Senate Committee Report)

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