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TX SB2109

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Hughes

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement for constables to apply to the commissioners court and demonstrate necessity before appointing deputy constables, allowing constables to make appointments directly in writing

  • Requires newly appointed deputy constables to take an official oath before performing duties, with the appointment and oath recorded in the county clerk's office and posted publicly

  • Allows reappointed deputy constables to continue performing duties before retaking the official oath, though they must retake it as soon as possible after reappointment

  • Establishes that deputy constables serve at the pleasure of the constable, who may revoke an appointment upon the deputy's indictment for a felony

  • Makes serving as a deputy constable without proper written appointment an offense punishable by a fine of $50 to $1,000; removes the offense for constables issuing deputyships without commissioners court approval

Legislative Description

Relating to the appointment of deputy constables.

County Government

Last Action

Referred to Local Government

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government3/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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