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SB 1886EffectiveBecame law

Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses.

89(R) · Regular SessionTexas SenateLast action May 27, 2025

Bill overview

Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses.

Reference notes

SB 1886 sources, status methodology and verification

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Methodology

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Last verified

Legislative record synchronized August 29, 2026 at 6:25 PM UTC; latest recorded official action May 27, 2025.

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Bill → law status

SB 1886 is recorded as enacted

Current status
Effective
Signed
May 27, 2025
Effective
September 1, 2025

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KeepTXRed summary

SB 1886 makes it easier to execute blood-specimen search warrants for specified intoxication offenses when a suspect is in a neighboring county.

What would change

A qualifying warrant may be executed by any peace officer in a county adjacent to the county where the warrant was issued, removing the former requirement that the executing officer also be independently authorized to make an arrest in the county of execution.

Who may be affected

People suspected of covered intoxication offenses, peace officers, magistrates, prosecutors, hospitals and medical personnel assisting with blood draws, and courts.

When it would take effect

The Act took effect September 1, 2025 and applies only to warrants issued on or after that date.

Limits and uncertainty

The law does not eliminate the warrant requirement or expand the rule beyond the specified intoxication offenses and adjacent-county execution circumstances.

Editorial sources and review notes

Final enrolled text, official analysis, and TLO history reviewed.

Editorial explanation reviewed 9/5/2026.

Current status

Effective

Effective on 9/1/25

Latest official action

Effective on 9/1/25

May 27, 2025 · senate

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Sponsors

Committee history

  1. Criminal Justice

    Out of committee

  2. Criminal Jurisprudence

    Out of committee

Legislative timeline

  1. Effective on 9/1/25

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  2. Signed by the Governor

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  3. Sent to the Governor

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  4. Signed in the House

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  5. Signed in the Senate

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  6. Reported enrolled

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  7. House passage reported

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  8. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

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  9. Record vote

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  10. Passed

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  11. Read 3rd time

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  12. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

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  13. Record vote

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  14. Passed to 3rd reading

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  15. Read 2nd time

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  16. Laid out in lieu of companion

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  17. Committee report sent to Calendars

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  18. Committee report distributed

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  19. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

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  20. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

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  21. Considered in formal meeting

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  22. Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

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  23. Read first time

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  24. Received from the Senate

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  25. Reported engrossed

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  26. Record vote

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  27. Passed

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  28. Read 3rd time

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  29. Three day rule suspended

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  30. Vote recorded in Journal

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  31. Read 2nd time & passed to engrossment

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  32. Laid before the Senate

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  33. Placed on local & uncontested calendar

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  34. Committee report printed and distributed

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  35. Recommended for local & uncontested calendar

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  36. Reported favorably w/o amendments

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  37. Vote taken in committee

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  38. Testimony taken in committee

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  39. Considered in public hearing

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  40. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

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  41. Referred to Criminal Justice

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  42. Read first time

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  43. Filed

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  44. Received by the Secretary of the Senate

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