Texas HB1866 clarifies that federal National Park Service officers are not state peace officers but have specific powers within national parks and.

Texas HB1866 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to clarify the authority of federal National Park Service officers within the state. These officers are not considered peace officers under state law but are granted specific powers. They can arrest, search, and seize evidence for state offenses committed in national parks or recreation areas. They can also execute state arrest and search warrants and have powers similar to those of peace officers under Health and Safety Code Chapters 573 and 574.

Texas HB1866 clarifies that federal National Park Service officers are not state peace officers but have specific powers within national parks and.

Texas HB1866 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to clarify the authority of federal National Park Service officers within the state. These officers are not considered peace officers under state law but are granted specific powers. They can arrest, search, and seize evidence for state offenses committed in national parks or recreation areas. They can also execute state arrest and search warrants and have powers similar to those of peace officers under Health and Safety Code Chapters 573 and 574.