H.B. No. 3177 aims to establish provisions regarding the office of inspector general in certain municipalities, specifically those with populations exceeding 1.2 million. The bill amends Article 2A.001 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to include new categories of peace officers, such as investigators of the office of the inspector general of a municipality, and allows these investigators to be commissioned as peace officers. Additionally, it specifies that the office of the inspector general may not investigate alleged misconduct by peace officers if the respective law enforcement agency has its own unit for such investigations.

The bill also includes several amendments and repeals related to the definitions of peace officers and the roles of various law enforcement entities. Notably, it deletes references to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department's inspector general while adding provisions for municipal inspectors general. The office of the inspector general is required to report findings from investigations to the appropriate district attorney or county attorney, ensuring accountability and oversight. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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