Texas HB626 grants limited state law enforcement authority to certain federal law enforcement officers for felony offenses.

Texas HB626 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to specify that certain federal law enforcement officers are not peace officers but have powers of arrest, search, and seizure for felony offenses within the state. These officers include special agents and inspectors from various federal agencies, as well as police officers from the Department of Veterans Affairs, federal air marshals, and police officers or detectives from the Department of Defense. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it becomes effective September 1, 2025.

Texas HB626 grants limited state law enforcement authority to certain federal law enforcement officers for felony offenses.

Texas HB626 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to specify that certain federal law enforcement officers are not peace officers but have powers of arrest, search, and seizure for felony offenses within the state. These officers include special agents and inspectors from various federal agencies, as well as police officers from the Department of Veterans Affairs, federal air marshals, and police officers or detectives from the Department of Defense. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it becomes effective September 1, 2025.