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TX HB2363

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jared Patterson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes peace officers employed by certain districts (as described in Article 2A.001(14) of the Code of Criminal Procedure) who are licensed under Chapter 1701 of the Occupations Code to make warrantless arrests outside their jurisdiction for any offense committed in their presence or view

  • Restricts these officers from making out-of-jurisdiction arrests for traffic violations (Subtitle C, Title 7, Transportation Code) unless the offense occurs in a county with a population of 500,000 or more where the employing district is located

  • Amends Article 14.03(g) of the Code of Criminal Procedure by adding Subdivision (2-a)

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the authority of certain peace officers to arrest a person without a warrant while outside the officer's jurisdiction.

Occupational Regulation

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Justice

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice5/5/2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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