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TX HB626
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Cecil Bell
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AI Summary
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Adds federal air marshals of the Transportation Security Administration to the list of federal officers granted limited Texas law enforcement authority
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Adds police officers and detectives of the U.S. Department of Defense and its component agencies to the same list
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These federal officers receive powers of arrest, search, and seizure under Texas law, but only for felony offenses
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The designated federal officers are not classified as Texas peace officers despite having these limited enforcement powers
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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