A proposed law named for a 40-year-old Black man whose deadly encounter with Williamson County sheriff’s deputies sparked questions about reality TV in American policing won overwhelming support Thursday in the Texas Senate and now heads to the governor’s desk.
The Javier Ambler Law bans law enforcement agencies from contracting with shows, such as the now-canceled but long-running series “COPS” and the defunct show “Live PD,” which was filming with Williamson County deputies the night Javier Ambler II died.
The measure, which passed the Senate in a 27-3 vote with no discussion, had already passed the Texas House and received resounding bipartisan support.