The bill, H.B. No. 626, seeks to expand the list of federal law enforcement officers who are granted limited state law enforcement authority in Texas. Specifically, it amends Article 2A.002(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure to include additional federal agents who will have the powers of arrest, search, and seizure for felony offenses. The new additions to the list include police officers with the Office of Security and Law Enforcement of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, federal air marshals of the Transportation Security Administration, and police officers or detectives from the United States Department of Defense and its component agencies.

In total, the bill adds four new categories of federal law enforcement personnel to the existing list, which already includes various agents from agencies such as the FBI, Secret Service, and Drug Enforcement Administration. The bill aims to enhance collaboration between state and federal law enforcement in addressing felony offenses. It is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the Texas Legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.