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TX SB690
Bill
Status
1/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lois Kolkhorst
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AI Summary
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Authorizes sheriffs and constables in counties with populations of 1 million or more to enter into contracts with property owners' associations or subdivision landowners to provide law enforcement services in those areas
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Prohibits commissioners courts from restricting or blocking sheriffs and constables from entering into these law enforcement service contracts, allowing the officers to set contract terms independently
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Bars counties from transferring money appropriated to sheriff or constable offices to the general revenue fund or other county accounts, and prohibits restricting these offices from spending their appropriations for lawful purposes
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Requires contract revenue received by sheriffs or constables to be credited directly to their offices rather than the county general fund, and prohibits reducing their appropriations based on this outside income
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Takes effect immediately with a two-thirds legislative vote, or September 1, 2025 otherwise
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.
Property Interests
Last Action
Referred to Local Government
2/3/2025