Honorable Joe Driver, Chair, House Committee on Law Enforcement
FROM:
John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB840 by Whitmire (Relating to authority of certain peace officers to make arrests outside their jurisdictions.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure by expanding the jurisdiction of peace officers to allow arrests for offenses occurring in their presence regardless of where the offense occurs.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.