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TexasHB 186689th Legislature Regular SessionHouse

Relating to the state law enforcement authority of federal National Park Service law enforcement officers.

Sponsored By: Elizabeth "Liz" Campos, Pete Flores (Republican), Marc LaHood, Ray Lopez, John Lujan

Signed by Governor

Criminal Procedure--GeneralHistoric Preservation & MuseumsLaw EnforcementParks & Wildlife--ParksState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsARREST WARRANTSFEDERAL RELATIONSSEARCH WARRANTS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Park officers gain Texas law enforcement powers

Commissioned National Park Service officers gain limited Texas enforcement powers without becoming Texas peace officers. They can arrest, search, and seize for Texas offenses committed in national parks or national recreation areas in Texas. Within those areas, they can also carry out Texas arrest and search warrants. They can use peace-officer powers under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapters 573 and 574 there. Only national parks and national recreation areas included in the federally defined National Park System qualify. The law provides for immediate effect with approval from two-thirds of all elected members of each legislative chamber; otherwise, September 1, 2025.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Elizabeth "Liz" Campos

    House

  • Pete Flores

    Republican • Senate

  • Marc LaHood

    House

  • Ray Lopez

    House

  • John Lujan

    House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 478 • No: 95

Senate vote • 5/23/2025

Record vote

Yes: 25 • No: 6

Senate vote • 5/23/2025

Record vote

Yes: 25 • No: 6

Senate vote • 5/23/2025

Record vote

Yes: 25 • No: 6

Senate vote • 5/23/2025

Record vote

Yes: 25 • No: 6

House vote • 4/24/2025

Record vote

Yes: 111 • No: 33

House vote • 4/23/2025

Record vote

Yes: 132 • No: 11

House vote • 4/23/2025

Record vote

Yes: 119 • No: 27

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Criminal Justice

Yes: 6 • No: 0

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective immediately

    6/20/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/26/2025House

  4. Signed in the Senate

    5/25/2025Senate

  5. Signed in the House

    5/25/2025House

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/24/2025House

  7. Senate passage reported

    5/24/2025House

  8. Record vote

    5/23/2025Senate

  9. Passed

    5/23/2025Senate

  10. Read 3rd time

    5/23/2025Senate

  11. Record vote

    5/23/2025Senate

  12. Three day rule suspended

    5/23/2025Senate

  13. Record vote

    5/23/2025Senate

  14. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

    5/23/2025Senate

  15. Record vote

    5/23/2025Senate

  16. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

    5/23/2025Senate

  17. Placed on intent calendar

    5/23/2025Senate

  18. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/21/2025Senate

  19. Recommended for local & uncontested calendar

    5/21/2025Senate

  20. Reported favorably w/o amendments

    5/21/2025Senate

  21. Vote taken in committee

    5/20/2025Senate

  22. Testimony taken in committee

    5/20/2025Senate

  23. Considered in public hearing

    5/20/2025Senate

  24. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

    5/20/2025Senate

  25. Referred to Criminal Justice

    5/13/2025Senate

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