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TX HB5470
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Schofield
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AI Summary
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Applies only to Texas counties with a population of 3.3 million or more (currently only Harris County)
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Authorizes sheriffs and constables to enter into contracts to provide law enforcement services with residents, local governments, businesses, property owners' associations, and subdivision landowners within their jurisdiction
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Prohibits the commissioners court from restricting or prohibiting sheriffs and constables from entering into these law enforcement service contracts, allowing them to set contract terms without county approval
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Prevents counties from transferring money appropriated to sheriff or constable offices to general revenue or other accounts, and bars counties from restricting how those offices spend their appropriated funds for lawful purposes
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Requires contract revenue to be credited directly to the sheriff's or constable's office rather than the county's general fund, and prohibits the county from reducing the office's appropriation based on contract income received
Legislative Description
Relating to the authority of sheriffs and constables to enter into contracts to provide law enforcement services in certain counties and county financial authority in relation to sheriffs and constables in certain counties.
State Finances
Last Action
Referred to s/c on County & Regional Government by Speaker
4/7/2025