SB1600 amends Texas law to allow certain peace officers to arrest without a warrant while outside their jurisdiction.

SB1600 modifies the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to allow specific peace officers to arrest without a warrant when they are outside their jurisdiction. These officers must be described by Article 2A.001(3) or (14) and licensed under Chapter 1701 of the Occupations Code. The bill specifies that these officers can arrest for any offense witnessed in their presence or view, except for transportation code violations, which can only be arrested for if committed in the counties where the officer's employing municipality or district is located. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025.

SB1600 amends Texas law to allow certain peace officers to arrest without a warrant while outside their jurisdiction.

SB1600 modifies the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to allow specific peace officers to arrest without a warrant when they are outside their jurisdiction. These officers must be described by Article 2A.001(3) or (14) and licensed under Chapter 1701 of the Occupations Code. The bill specifies that these officers can arrest for any offense witnessed in their presence or view, except for transportation code violations, which can only be arrested for if committed in the counties where the officer's employing municipality or district is located. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025.