TX HB3253

Establishes tiered grant amounts for rural constable offices based on county population: $75,000 per precinct for counties under 10,000; $100,000 per precinct for counties between 10,000-50,000; and $150,000 per precinct for counties between 50,000-300,000

Increases the minimum annual salary requirement for constables from $45,000 to $65,000, and establishes a $45,000 minimum salary for deputy constables who conduct motor vehicle stops

Expands allowable uses of grant funds beyond salaries to include salary increases, hiring additional deputies or staff, and purchasing vehicles, firearms, and safety equipment for constable offices

Removes the previous requirement that counties contribute at least 75% of the money needed to meet minimum salary requirements before receiving grant funds

Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025, and applies to grant awards during county fiscal years beginning on or after the effective date