Texas HB1379 amends the authority of game wardens and peace officers to enter private property.

Texas HB1379 amends the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code to restrict the authority of game wardens and peace officers commissioned by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to enter private property. Effective September 1, 2025, these officers can only enter private property under specific conditions: obtaining the property owner's permission, having probable cause of a criminal offense, executing a warrant or court order, determining an emergency, or acting under another state or federal law.

Texas HB1379 amends the authority of game wardens and peace officers to enter private property.

Texas HB1379 amends the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code to restrict the authority of game wardens and peace officers commissioned by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to enter private property. Effective September 1, 2025, these officers can only enter private property under specific conditions: obtaining the property owner's permission, having probable cause of a criminal offense, executing a warrant or court order, determining an emergency, or acting under another state or federal law.