In which situation does a Texas police officer not have jurisdiction to investigate and issue a citation?

A Texas police officer typically has jurisdiction to enforce laws within their designated area, including incidents that occur in public spaces such as paid parking lots. However, the scenario where a police officer does not have jurisdiction to investigate and issue a citation is when the violator is on private property.

In general, police officers can enforce laws on public property or in areas where the public is invited. When an incident occurs on private property, the property owner usually has the right to manage violations independently and may involve law enforcement only in specific circumstances, such as criminal activity or when there is a threat to public safety.

The distinction is crucial because an officer's ability to enforce regulations depends on the nature of the property and whether the violation pertains to public or private law enforcement authority. Thus, when a violation happens on private property, the officer typically lacks the jurisdiction to address the matter directly.