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appropriate , including any searches resulting from stops within the applicable jurisdiction ; and
( C ) evaluate and compare the number of searches resulting from motor vehicle stops within the applicable jurisdiction and whether contraband or other evidence was discovered in the course of those searches ; and
( 2 ) information relating to each complaint filed with the agency alleging that a peace officer employed by the agency has engaged in racial profiling .
SECTION 5.04 . Article 2.137 , Code of Criminal Procedure , is amended to read as follows :
Art . 2.137 . PROVISION OF FUNDING OR EQUIPMENT . ( a ) The Department of Public Safety shall adopt rules for providing funds or video and audio equipment to law enforcement agencies for the purpose of installing video and audio equipment in law enforcement motor vehicles and motorcycles or equipping peace officers with body worn cameras [ as described by Article 2.135 ( a )( 1 )( A )], including specifying criteria to prioritize funding or equipment provided to law enforcement agencies . The criteria may include consideration of tax effort , financial hardship , available revenue , and budget surpluses . The criteria must give priority to : ( 1 ) law enforcement agencies that employ peace officers whose primary duty is traffic enforcement ; ( 2 ) smaller jurisdictions ; and ( 3 ) municipal and county law enforcement agencies .
( b ) The Department of Public Safety shall collaborate with an institution of higher education to identify law enforcement agencies that need funds or video and audio equipment for the purpose of installing video and audio equipment in law enforcement motor vehicles and motorcycles or equipping peace officers with body worn cameras [ as described by Article 2.135 ( a )( 1 )( A )]. The collaboration may include the use of a survey to assist in