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House Bill 3815 |
House Author: Lewis |
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Effective: 6-17-11 |
Senate Sponsor: Seliger |
House Bill 3815 amends the Special District Local Laws Code to authorize the board of directors of the Ector County Hospital District to employ and commission peace officers for the district. The bill establishes the jurisdiction of a peace officer so commissioned and authorizes the district peace officer to make an arrest in the officer's jurisdiction without a warrant under certain conditions. House Bill 3815 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to add peace officers commissioned by the district board of directors to the list of persons who are considered peace officers.