Texas HB26 allows constables and sheriffs in counties with over 3.3 million residents to contract for law enforcement services.

Texas HB26 amends the Local Government Code to allow constables and sheriffs in counties with a population over 3.3 million to contract with local governments, property owners' associations, or landowners for law enforcement services. The bill specifies that the commissioners court cannot prohibit or restrict these contracts. It also mandates that any funds received from these contracts must be credited to the office of the sheriff or constable and cannot be transferred to the county's general revenue fund.

Texas HB26 allows constables and sheriffs in counties with over 3.3 million residents to contract for law enforcement services.

Texas HB26 amends the Local Government Code to allow constables and sheriffs in counties with a population over 3.3 million to contract with local governments, property owners' associations, or landowners for law enforcement services. The bill specifies that the commissioners court cannot prohibit or restrict these contracts. It also mandates that any funds received from these contracts must be credited to the office of the sheriff or constable and cannot be transferred to the county's general revenue fund.