According to the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure (CCP), which of the following statements describes who is considered a Peace Officer?

The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure defines a Peace Officer as a person who is appointed to enforce the laws of the state and has the authority to make arrests. This definition encompasses a broad range of law enforcement officials, including state police, county sheriffs, municipal officers, and specialized units like the Texas Rangers.

The Texas Rangers, as a division of the Texas Department of Public Safety, are specifically recognized under the law as Peace Officers. They have full law enforcement authority, enabling them to investigate crimes, make arrests, and carry out other law enforcement duties across the state.

The other options describe narrower or inaccurate scopes of who can be classified as a Peace Officer. For instance, municipal officers are just one type of peace officer and do not represent the entirety of those classified under this term. Citizens generally do not have the full enforcement powers and responsibilities of Peace Officers, nor are they typically authorized to act in such capacities. Federal agents sometimes have specific federal authorities, but this classification does not encompass state or local authority under Texas law. Therefore, the statement identifying the Texas Rangers as Peace Officers accurately reflects the comprehensive nature of law enforcement roles defined within the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.