Texas SB1471 amends the rural constable's office salary assistance grant program to set minimum salary requirements and restrict grant use.

Texas SB1471 amends the rural constable's office salary assistance grant program by setting minimum annual salary requirements for constables and deputy constables who make motor vehicle stops. The minimum salary is $65,000 for constables and $45,000 for deputy constables. Counties can use grant money to increase salaries, hire additional staff, or purchase vehicles, firearms, and safety equipment. Counties must contribute at least 75% of the required salary amount for constables using grant money. Grant money cannot be used for other purposes until minimum salary requirements are met.

Texas SB1471 amends the rural constable's office salary assistance grant program to set minimum salary requirements and restrict grant use.

Texas SB1471 amends the rural constable's office salary assistance grant program by setting minimum annual salary requirements for constables and deputy constables who make motor vehicle stops. The minimum salary is $65,000 for constables and $45,000 for deputy constables. Counties can use grant money to increase salaries, hire additional staff, or purchase vehicles, firearms, and safety equipment. Counties must contribute at least 75% of the required salary amount for constables using grant money. Grant money cannot be used for other purposes until minimum salary requirements are met.