11.019 – EMPLOYEES AS PEACE OFFICERS. (a) The director
Texas Parks and Wildlife Code § 11.019
Summary
This law allows the director to commission certain employees as peace officers, granting them law enforcement powers throughout Texas. These commissioned officers have the same authority as sheriffs, including arrest and serving legal processes.
Director can commission employees as peace officers.
Commissioned officers have statewide law enforcement powers.
They can arrest and serve legal processes like sheriffs.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's EMPLOYEES AS PEACE OFFICERS. (a) The director law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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