Texas HB59 allows sheriffs and constables in counties with a population of 3.3 million or more to contract for law enforcement services without.

Texas HB59 provides sheriffs and constables in counties with a population of 3.3 million or more the authority to enter into contracts for law enforcement services with residents, local governments, businesses, property owners' associations, or landowners. The bill prohibits county commissioners courts from restricting these contracts. Additionally, it mandates that any funds received from these contracts be credited to the sheriff's or constable's office and cannot be transferred to the county's general revenue fund or restricted for lawful spending.

Texas HB59 allows sheriffs and constables in counties with a population of 3.3 million or more to contract for law enforcement services without.

Texas HB59 provides sheriffs and constables in counties with a population of 3.3 million or more the authority to enter into contracts for law enforcement services with residents, local governments, businesses, property owners' associations, or landowners. The bill prohibits county commissioners courts from restricting these contracts. Additionally, it mandates that any funds received from these contracts be credited to the sheriff's or constable's office and cannot be transferred to the county's general revenue fund or restricted for lawful spending.