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TX SB1600
Bill
Status
2/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brent Hagenbuch
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AI Summary
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Expands warrantless arrest authority outside their jurisdiction to peace officers employed by districts (in addition to municipalities), specifically those described under Article 2A.001(14) of the Code of Criminal Procedure
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Allows licensed peace officers from municipalities or districts to arrest without a warrant any person who commits an offense in their presence while outside their normal jurisdiction
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Restricts out-of-jurisdiction arrests for Transportation Code violations (Subtitle C, Title 7) to only the county or counties where the employing municipality or district is located
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Effective date: 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
3/10/2025