Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

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.

Last action — Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

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

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 12.103, Parks and Wildlife Code.

  • Section 12.103, Parks and Wildlife Code

    To his his → Except as provided by Subsection (a-1), to the employee from the employee's (a-1) The commission by rule shall prohibit a game warden or other peace officer commissioned by the department from entering private property unless the game warden or peace officer: (1) has obtained the permission of the property owner; (2) has probable cause of a criminal offense committed or being committed on the property; (3) is executing a warrant or other court order; (4) determines an emergency exists constituting a danger to the public health, safety, or general welfare; or (5) is acting under another state or federal law exception to the warrant requirement.

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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1 sponsors · 17 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (17)

Not signed on (166)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1379 do?
Relating to the authority of a game warden or other peace officer commissioned by the Parks and Wildlife Department to enter private property.
Who sponsors HB 1379?
HB 1379 is sponsored by Wes Virdell, Joe Moody, Cody Vasut, Briscoe Cain, Nate Schatzline, Ben Bumgarner, Richard Hayes, Andy Hopper, Penny Morales Shaw, Tom Oliverson, Katrina Pierson, Keresa Richardson, Steve Toth, Helen Kerwin, Mitch Little, Shelley Luther, Thresa "Terry" Meza, and Brent Money.
What is the current status of HB 1379?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1379?
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