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S.B. No. 2143 AN ACT relating to the authority of a county to commission certain individuals as peace officers and establish certain law enforcement agencies. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 352, Local Government Code, is amended by adding Section 352.024 to read as follows: Sec. 352.024. AUTHORITY TO COMMISSION CERTAIN FIRE PROTECTION OFFICERS AS PEACE OFFICERS. (a) A county may commission a fire marshal, fire officer, fire inspector, or fire investigator as a peace officer. (b) A peace officer commissioned under this section may: (1) administer this chapter; (2) support fire-related operations or investigations; (3) enforce building-related codes, including codes involving hazardous materials; and (4) make recommendations involving building safety. SECTION 2. Chapter 362, Local Government Code, is amended by adding Section 362.006 to read as follows: Sec. 362.006. ESTABLISHMENT OF CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. A county may establish a law enforcement agency only if authorized by the constitution or other law. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025. ______________________________ ______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I hereby certify that S.B. No. 2143 passed the Senate on April 16, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0; and that the Senate concurred in House amendment on May 22, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1. ______________________________ Secretary of the Senate I hereby certify that S.B. No. 2143 passed the House, with amendment, on May 20, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 105, Nays 39, three present not voting. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House Approved: ______________________________ Date ______________________________ Governor
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