SB 2143
AN ACT relating to the authority of a county to commission certain
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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Bill filed, pending referral to Senate committee
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What This Bill Does
relating to the authority of a county to commission certain
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the authority of a county to commission certain individuals as peace officers and establish certain law enforcement BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 352, Local Government Code, is amended by adding Section 352.024 to read as follows: Sec. 352.024. AUTHORITY TO COMMISSION CERTAIN FIRE PROTECTION OFFICERS AS PEACE OFFICERS. (a) A county may commission a fire marshal, fire officer, fire inspector, or fire investigator (b) A peace officer commissioned under this section may: (2) support fire-related operations or (3) enforce building-related codes, including codes involving hazardous materials; and (4) make recommendations involving building safety. (c) A peace officer commissioned under this section may not enforce violations of Subtitle C, Title 7, Transportation Code, except as related to the enforcement of this chapter or as authorized by Article 14.03, Code of Criminal Procedure. SECTION 2. Chapter 362, Local Government Code, is amended by adding Section 362.006 to read as follows: Sec. 362.006. ESTABLISHMENT OF CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. A county may establish a law enforcement agency only if authorized by the constitution or other law. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Expert Lobbyists for This Bill
These lobbyists specialize in Law Enforcement and related subject areas.
Robert D. Miller
Haley Cornyn
Allen E. Blakemore
Michael J. Johnson
Vera Denise Rose
Gavin L. Massingill
Leslie Pardue
Fred Shannon
Sarah Hicks
Matthew Bentley
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the authority of a county to commission certain
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