Texas HB3648 establishes a process for local control over employment matters of sheriff's department employees in certain counties.

Texas HB3648 amends the Local Government Code to create a new chapter governing local control of employment matters for sheriff's department employees in counties with a population of 3.3 million or more. The chapter allows for the creation of a "meet and confer team" representing department employees, which can negotiate with the county on employment terms. The county must recognize the team if it is petitioned by a majority of department employees. The team can be withdrawn by a majority vote of employees.

Texas HB3648 establishes a process for local control over employment matters of sheriff's department employees in certain counties.

Texas HB3648 amends the Local Government Code to create a new chapter governing local control of employment matters for sheriff's department employees in counties with a population of 3.3 million or more. The chapter allows for the creation of a "meet and confer team" representing department employees, which can negotiate with the county on employment terms. The county must recognize the team if it is petitioned by a majority of department employees. The team can be withdrawn by a majority vote of employees.