Texas HB3248 allows a defense base development authority to employ and commission peace officers.

HB3248 amends the Local Government Code to authorize a defense base development authority to employ and commission peace officers to prevent or abate offenses related to port functions, facilities, and operations. These officers have jurisdiction over property owned or controlled by the authority and the authority granted by Chapter 14, Code of Criminal Procedure. The act also amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to list various peace officers, including those commissioned by the authority. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3248 allows a defense base development authority to employ and commission peace officers.

HB3248 amends the Local Government Code to authorize a defense base development authority to employ and commission peace officers to prevent or abate offenses related to port functions, facilities, and operations. These officers have jurisdiction over property owned or controlled by the authority and the authority granted by Chapter 14, Code of Criminal Procedure. The act also amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to list various peace officers, including those commissioned by the authority. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.