Texas HB1246 allows sheriffs and constables to contract for law enforcement services and restricts county financial actions related to these offices.

Texas HB1246 amends the Local Government Code to allow sheriffs and constables to enter into contracts with property owners' associations or landowners in subdivisions to provide law enforcement services. These contracts can cover areas managed by the association or owned by the landowner, and can serve residents and visitors in those areas. The bill also mandates that counties credit payments from these contracts to the sheriff's or constable's office and prohibits reducing the office's appropriation by the amount of these payments.

Texas HB1246 allows sheriffs and constables to contract for law enforcement services and restricts county financial actions related to these offices.

Texas HB1246 amends the Local Government Code to allow sheriffs and constables to enter into contracts with property owners' associations or landowners in subdivisions to provide law enforcement services. These contracts can cover areas managed by the association or owned by the landowner, and can serve residents and visitors in those areas. The bill also mandates that counties credit payments from these contracts to the sheriff's or constable's office and prohibits reducing the office's appropriation by the amount of these payments.