Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3863 by Wilson (Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to certain federal officers or agents.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to include Special Agents of the Office of Inspector General of the United States Department of Agriculture to the list of federal criminal investigators granted the state law enforcement authority powers of arrest, search, and seizure for felony offenses.
The bill would allow an officer or agent designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security for duty in connection with protection of federally owned property to be granted the state law enforcement authority powers of arrest, search, and seizure for felony offenses.
The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, or September 1, 2019.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council