HB 1379

Relating to the authority of a game warden or other peace officer commissioned by the Parks and Wildlife Department to enter private property.

Principle Criteria

Free Enterprise

Property Rights

Personal Responsibility

Limited Government

Individual Liberty

Digest

HB 1379 limits the authority of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens and peace officers to enter private property. It stipulates that entry is only permissible with the property owner’s consent, probable cause of a criminal offense, a warrant, emergency situations, or under other legal exceptions. This change strengthens private property rights while retaining essential law enforcement authority.

Author (5)

Wesley Virdell Joseph Moody Cody Vasut Briscoe Cain Nate Schatzline

Co-Author (13)

Ben Bumgarner Richard Hayes Andy Hopper Helen Kerwin Mitch Little Shelley Luther Terry Meza Brent Money Penny Morales Shaw Tom Oliverson Katrina Pierson Keresa Richardson Steve Toth

Contact the Author

Rep. Wesley Virdell

Capitol Phone:

(512) 463-0536

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EXT E2.304

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