Art. 18B.201 DEFINITION

This part of the law explains what a "mobile tracking device" means whenever the term shows up in this section of the rules. It's any electronic or mechanical device that can track where a person, vehicle, container, item, or object is moving.

This definition matters because it sets the stage for other rules about when police can use tracking devices and what steps they need to follow, like getting court approval. Knowing what counts as a tracking device helps clarify when those other rules apply, whether it's a GPS unit placed on a car, a tracker hidden in a package, or a similar tool used to follow someone's movements.