Relating to the authority of certain peace officers to arrest a person without a warrant while outside the officer's jurisdiction.

HB 2363 amends Texas law to allow certain licensed peace officers (specifically those under Chapter 1701 of the Occupations Code) to make warrantless arrests outside their regular jurisdiction if they witness an offense. The bill specifically permits arrests for traffic violations under Texas Transportation Code (Subtitle C, Title 7) only when the violation occurs in counties where the officer’s employing city or district is located. This change applies to officers like municipal police or transit authority personnel working beyond their home jurisdiction. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and does not alter arrest authority for most other offenses.