SB 1600
Relating to the authority of certain peace officers to arrest a person without a warrant while outside the officer's jurisdiction.
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Pending Committee Hearing
Referred to committee, awaiting hearing schedule
Committee
Not yet assigned
Fiscal Note
Not available
Latest Action
Referred to Criminal Justice • Mar 10, 2025
What This Bill Does
relating to the authority of certain peace officers to arrest a
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the authority of certain peace officers to arrest a person without a warrant while outside the officer's jurisdiction. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Article 14.03(g)(2), Code of Criminal Procedure, (2) A peace officer described by Article 2A.001(3) or (14), who is licensed under Chapter 1701, Occupations Code, and is outside of the officer's jurisdiction may arrest without a warrant a person who commits any offense within the officer's presence or view, except that an officer described in this subdivision who is outside of that officer's jurisdiction may arrest a person for a violation of Subtitle C, Title 7, Transportation Code, only if the offense is committed in the county or counties in which the municipality or district employing the peace officer is located. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Committee Assignment
This bill has been referred to the following committee.
Expert Lobbyists for This Bill
These lobbyists specialize in Law Enforcement and related subject areas.
Beverly C. Cornwell
PremiumMichael J. Johnson
Allison Billodeau
Sarah Hicks
Ky Ash
Andria Baum
David H. Cain
Ashley Michelle Juergens
Elizabeth Hadley
Matthew Bentley
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the authority of certain peace officers to arrest a
Referred to Criminal Justice
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