TX HB1862

Applies only to counties with a population of more than 3.3 million (Harris County)

Authorizes sheriffs and constables to enter into law enforcement service contracts with local governments, property owners' associations, or landowners without commissioners court approval, with full authority to determine contract terms

Requires voter approval before a county can reallocate unspent law enforcement funding, transfer funds appropriated for specific law enforcement positions to another agency, or reduce law enforcement budgets

Prohibits counties from transferring money appropriated to sheriff or constable offices to the general revenue fund, and requires contract revenue to be credited directly to the respective law enforcement office rather than county general funds

Mandates that counties provide substantially similar compensation to employees in equivalent positions across the sheriff's office, constable offices, and other county-funded law enforcement agencies