Texas SB2837 clarifies that federal National Park Service officers are not state peace officers but have specific arrest and search powers within.

Texas SB2837 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to specify that federal National Park Service officers are not considered peace officers under Texas law. However, these officers retain the powers of arrest, search, and seizure for offenses committed in national parks or national recreation areas. They can also execute state arrest and search warrants and have the powers granted to peace officers by specific Health and Safety Code chapters. The bill takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the legislature; otherwise, it becomes effective September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2837 clarifies that federal National Park Service officers are not state peace officers but have specific arrest and search powers within.

Texas SB2837 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to specify that federal National Park Service officers are not considered peace officers under Texas law. However, these officers retain the powers of arrest, search, and seizure for offenses committed in national parks or national recreation areas. They can also execute state arrest and search warrants and have the powers granted to peace officers by specific Health and Safety Code chapters. The bill takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the legislature; otherwise, it becomes effective September 1, 2025.