Texas SB1482 amends salary assistance grant programs for rural sheriff's and constable's offices.

Texas SB1482 amends the Local Government Code to revise the rural sheriff's office and constable's office salary assistance grant programs. Counties awarded grants must use the funds to provide minimum annual salaries: $75,000 for the county sheriff, $45,000 for deputies making motor vehicle stops, $40,000 for jailers, and $40,000 for qualified emergency dispatchers. The funds can also be used to increase salaries, hire additional staff, or purchase equipment. Counties must contribute at least 75% of the required salary for constables and dispatchers.

Texas SB1482 amends salary assistance grant programs for rural sheriff's and constable's offices.

Texas SB1482 amends the Local Government Code to revise the rural sheriff's office and constable's office salary assistance grant programs. Counties awarded grants must use the funds to provide minimum annual salaries: $75,000 for the county sheriff, $45,000 for deputies making motor vehicle stops, $40,000 for jailers, and $40,000 for qualified emergency dispatchers. The funds can also be used to increase salaries, hire additional staff, or purchase equipment. Counties must contribute at least 75% of the required salary for constables and dispatchers.