Loading chat...

TX SB1600

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brent Hagenbuch

Click for details

Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice3/10/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available