Relating to the armed security officers required to be present at public schools and the appointment of reserve police officers by a school district police department.

HB 1458 clarifies that school district police officers and reserve police officers who hold a valid peace officer license (as defined under Texas law) are officially recognized as peace officers. This affects Texas public school districts that employ security personnel or reserve officers under Education Code Sections 37.081 or 37.0816. The bill amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to explicitly include these school-affiliated officers in the definition of peace officers, ensuring their legal authority aligns with existing licensing requirements. It does not create new security mandates but formalizes the status of qualified school security personnel. The law took effect September 1, 2025, after being signed by the governor on June 20, 2025.