Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 1982 seeks to establish limitations on federal authority and federal agents operating within the state of Texas. The bill prohibits the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement from issuing peace officer licenses to federal agents and mandates the revocation of licenses for current license holders who are federal agents. It requires federal search or arrest warrants for Texas residents to be reviewed and approved by the Texas Attorney General's office before execution and gives local sheriffs the discretion to execute or refuse such warrants. The bill also stipulates that Texas citizens in state custody must receive a hearing before being transferred to federal custody and prohibits federal agents from discharging official duties on state property unless specifically authorized by the U.S. Constitution or requested by state or local law enforcement. Violations of these provisions would result in criminal penalties
Author (2)
Contact the Author
Rep. Andy Hopper
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0582
Capitol Office:
EXT E2.316
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