Relating to peace officers, including reserve peace officers, and the employment activities of those officers.

HB 3846 amends Texas law to clarify the authority and limitations for reserve peace officers working under sheriffs (reserve deputies) and constables (reserve deputy constables). The bill specifies that these officers may only carry weapons or act as peace officers during actual duties unless authorized by their agency, and they cannot use police vehicles outside their county for private gain. It also requires reserve officers to hold proper licenses for licensed law enforcement activities and explicitly excludes them from full-time employment benefits and pension funds. The changes aim to standardize reserve officer roles while preventing misuse of authority or benefits.