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TX HB626

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Cecil Bell

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds federal air marshals of the Transportation Security Administration to the list of federal officers granted limited Texas law enforcement authority

  • Adds police officers and detectives of the U.S. Department of Defense and its component agencies to the same list

  • These federal officers receive powers of arrest, search, and seizure under Texas law, but only for felony offenses

  • The designated federal officers are not classified as Texas peace officers despite having these limited enforcement powers

  • Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to certain federal law enforcement officers.

Occupational Regulation

Last Action

Considered in Calendars

4/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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