# Gearbag TX: Texas Police Tools — Statutes, Codes & Field Tools

> Offline Texas law enforcement codes, statutes, and reference tools for police officers. (iPhone/iPad app by Justin Klaus.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gearbag-tx-texas-police-tools/id1458416982 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Justin Klaus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458416981)
- Category: Utilities, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 227 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 144 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-04-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gearbag-tx-texas-police-tools/id1458416982/reviews.md

## What is Gearbag TX?

Gearbag - Texas Edition puts every Texas law enforcement code in your pocket - offline, organized, and always up to date. Built by a Texas cop who got tired of fumbling through law books or hoping search engines give the correct answer, and you have a good internet connection in the field.

Works anywhere. No cell service? No problem. All statutes and offense codes work completely offline - perfect for rural patrol or dead zones.

Always current. Updated quarterly with the latest legislative changes. Currently includes all 89th Legislature (2025-2026) updates.

What users say:
"Tons of great info and my go-to for looking up laws/codes quickly. No internet connection, no problem."

"Very easy to navigate and very useful when on calls!"

"Worth the 10 bucks for the year, keep up the good work!"

FREE VERSION INCLUDES:

Texas Statutes (View & Search)
- Penal Code
- Family Code  
- Education Code

Quick Reference Tools
- Offense Codes with search
- Miranda Warning (English & Spanish)
- Traffic Offenses guide
- Favorites/Bookmarks

Narcotics Tools
- Weight Conversion Calculator

Daily Updates
- LEO News (PoliceOne feed)

**PREMIUM - $9.99/YEAR**

Complete Texas Statute Library
- Code of Criminal Procedure (CCP)
- Transportation Code
- Health & Safety Code
- Alcoholic Beverage Code
- Parks & Wildlife Code
- Local Government Code
- Government Code
- Occupations Code
- Tax Code
- Water Code

Texas Administrative Code
- Department of Public Safety
- Department of Criminal Justice  
- Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
- Juvenile Justice Department

Case Law Library
- Use of Force
- Search & Seizure
- Agency/Officer Liability
- Juvenile Law
- Questioning & Interview

Enhanced Features
- Advanced Search across all codes
- Statute cross-reference links
- Unlimited favorites/bookmarks

Expanded Narcotics Tools
- Pill Identifier
- Penalty Groups reference
- Drug Slang dictionary

Traffic Section
- DOT Carrier Lookup
- VIN Lookup

NO ADS. EVER. Just clean, fast access to the law when you need it most.

Developed by a Texas cop. For Texas cops.

All information sourced from publicly available legal texts at statutes.capitol.texas.gov and is for reference purposes only.

LEGAL
- Terms of Use: https://jaywareapps.com/gearbagtx/terms.html
- Privacy Policy: https://jaywareapps.com/gearbagtx/privacy.html

## Key features

- Offline access to Texas statutes and offense codes
- Searchable Penal Code, Family Code, and Education Code
- Miranda Warning (English & Spanish)
- Offense Codes with search
- Narcotics Tools including weight conversion
- Premium access to expanded code library and case law

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GearBag TX - Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Gearbag TX Premium (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 27)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gearbag-tx-texas-police-tools/id1458416982/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Even better

*2025-09-21*

I stopped using this app for a while and leaned on AI searches instead, but honestly, I got tired of dealing with AI hallucinations and bad info. Coming back to this has been a game changer—can’t get much better than having everything accurate and right at your fingertips. The search features are way better now, everything is fully updated, and I’m especially impressed with the traffic law and offense codes section. It literally saved me the other day. For $10 a year, it’s absolutely worth it.

### 4/5 — Case Law

*2025-06-15, version 3.1.9*

Please add Payton -vs- New York to case law. Refers to warrantless entry to residence to arrest a felon, absent exigent circumstances.

### 5/5 — Much Needed App

*2024-04-10*

Been looking for an up to date app like this for a couple years to quick reference things and study. Best app by far, I use it daily.

### 1/5 — Search is the worst

*2024-03-08*

Searching simply doesn’t work. Worst thing for a app like this to fail at.

### 3/5 — Good but same purchase bug

*2022-09-04*

Very handy to have and very simple to use, however having the same issue as some others where I’ve purchased the full thing and it’s still stuck on the free version. Only reason for 3 stars, once I get that fixed I’ll change it

### 5/5 — Happy customer

*2022-08-19*

Good app!

### 5/5 — Great tool to have for all LEO’s!

*2022-07-21*

Download this app. You won’t be disappointed.

### 5/5 — Fix this issue.

*2022-02-01*

Update: the issue was solved and I can now access everything! Thanks a lot man! Love the app. Very easy to navigate and very useful when on calls!!

I paid the 4.99$ subscription and it still says I’m using the free version! Fix this and my rating is I’ll change

**Developer response:** I’m glad that it worked out.

### 5/5 — Excellent tool

*2022-01-26*

This is very helpful in the field. Being able to quick search and find statutes is a huge plus. Being able to save frequently used chapters is awesome.

### 5/5 — Review

*2022-01-21, version 2.4.6*

Good app

## Frequently asked questions about Gearbag TX

### What does Gearbag TX do?

Gearbag TX provides Texas law enforcement officers with offline access to statutes, offense codes, and various reference tools. It aims to offer a reliable and organized way to look up legal information in the field, even without an internet connection.

### What are the key features of the free version?

The free version includes access to view and search Texas Statutes for the Penal Code, Family Code, and Education Code. It also offers quick reference tools like offense codes, Miranda warnings in English and Spanish, a traffic offenses guide, and a weight conversion calculator for narcotics.

### How much does the premium version cost?

The premium version of Gearbag TX costs $9.99 per year. Legacy subscribers are grandfathered in at $4.99 per year. This premium subscription unlocks the complete Texas Statute Library, Texas Administrative Code, Case Law Library, and enhanced features.

### Is Gearbag TX compatible with my device?

The provided description does not specify device compatibility. However, as a mobile application, it is likely designed for smartphones and tablets running common mobile operating systems. Users should check the app store listing for specific compatibility requirements.

### Why would a Texas cop use this app?

Texas cops would use this app to quickly and reliably access legal codes and statutes without needing an internet connection, which can be crucial in rural areas or dead zones. It streamlines the process of looking up laws, offense codes, and other essential information while on duty.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.3 — 2026-08-26

- Advanced Search now understands law enforcement shorthand — type DWI, UCW,
  or POM and get the right statutes
- Fixed searches returning no results when your keyboard auto-capitalized
- Fixed broken links in the offense code index
- Improved subscription and restore reliability
- Performance and stability improvements

### 3.2.2 — 2026-02-25

- Updated to 89th Texas Legislature (2025-2026) - All current statutes and codes
- NEW Traffic Section: SAFER commercial carrier lookup and VIN decoding with barcode scanner
- Account creation for cloud backup of favorites and preferences across devices
- Advanced search is now more robust with improved searching and linking capabilities
- Improved navigation and app performance
- Fixed subscription validation bug for legacy users
- Removed the Corrections section to focus on the most-used features

### 3.2.0 — 2025-09-15

- Updated statutes and offense codes to the new Texas law (89th Leg.)
- News crashing should be fixed
- Improved advanced search
- Improved offense code search feature
- Added Agriculture Code (requested by BCSO A.C.E. Unit)
- All new conversion calculator

### 3.1.9 — 2025-02-16

-Improved advanced search feature to be more flexible
-Traffic Offenses have been added to the quick reference section
-Changed news source
-Made improvements to UI

### 3.1.8 — 2025-02-06

-Improved advanced search feature to be more flexible
-Traffic Offenses have been added to the quick reference section
-Changed news source
-Made improvements to UI

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