H.B. No. 3177 aims to establish and regulate the office of inspector general in certain municipalities, specifically those with populations exceeding 1.2 million. The bill amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to include provisions for the commissioning of investigators from the office of the inspector general as peace officers. It also stipulates that these investigators cannot investigate alleged misconduct by peace officers if the respective law enforcement agency has its own unit for such investigations. Additionally, the office of the inspector general is required to report any findings from its investigations to the appropriate district attorney or county attorney.

The bill introduces several amendments to existing laws, including the addition of new definitions and roles for peace officers, such as investigators from the office of the inspector general of a municipality. It repeals previous amendments that may conflict with the new provisions and ensures that the operations of the inspector general's office are not impeded by the city manager or city attorney. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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