What is this "away from his jurisdiction" bullshit. Originally Posted by Eccie AddictMisinformation.
#1: Deputies, police officers, and dps troopers can arrest any where in the State of Texas. Art. 14.01 and 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure.
#2: Sting operations are going to "borrow" officers from another jurisdiction to set up the target, since the "out of jurisdiction" officer is more likely not to be identified by appearances.