Texas HB4477 amends the Local Government Code to require certain counties to employ an adequate staff for their civil service commission.

Texas HB4477 amends the Local Government Code to require the commissioners court to provide the civil service commission with adequate office space and sufficient funds to employ an adequate staff. The bill also allows sheriffs to designate certain positions as exempt from the civil service system, with specific limitations based on the county's population. For counties with a population of 3.3 million or less, the sheriff can exempt the chief deputy, four major deputy positions, and up to 10 additional administrative or supervisory positions.

Texas HB4477 amends the Local Government Code to require certain counties to employ an adequate staff for their civil service commission.

Texas HB4477 amends the Local Government Code to require the commissioners court to provide the civil service commission with adequate office space and sufficient funds to employ an adequate staff. The bill also allows sheriffs to designate certain positions as exempt from the civil service system, with specific limitations based on the county's population. For counties with a population of 3.3 million or less, the sheriff can exempt the chief deputy, four major deputy positions, and up to 10 additional administrative or supervisory positions.