Bill > HB2363

This bill modifies the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to expand the arrest authority of certain peace officers when they are operating outside their normal jurisdiction. Specifically, the bill allows peace officers who are licensed under Chapter 1701 of the Occupations Code and described in Article 2A.001(14) to make warrantless arrests for offenses committed in their presence or view, even when they are outside their typical jurisdiction. However, there is a specific limitation regarding traffic violations (under Subtitle C, Title 7 of the Transportation Code): such arrests can only be made in counties with a population of 500,000 or more where the officer's district is located. This provision provides additional flexibility for licensed peace officers to enforce the law beyond their immediate jurisdictional boundaries, with a targeted restriction on traffic-related arrests. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving local law enforcement agencies time to prepare for and understand the new arrest guidelines.

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

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