House Bill No. 2363 amends Article 14.03 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to expand the authority of certain peace officers to make arrests without a warrant while outside their jurisdiction. Specifically, it introduces a new provision that allows licensed peace officers, as defined in Article 2A.001(14), to arrest individuals for offenses committed in their presence or view. However, there is a limitation for arrests related to violations of Subtitle C, Title 7 of the Transportation Code, which can only occur in counties with populations of 500,000 or more, where the district employing the officer is located.

The bill aims to clarify and enhance the powers of peace officers in Texas, ensuring they can respond effectively to offenses witnessed outside their jurisdiction while also imposing specific conditions to prevent overreach. The new legal language emphasizes the importance of jurisdictional boundaries while providing necessary flexibility for law enforcement in populous areas. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.