Texas SB330 mandates an election for county budget changes affecting law enforcement and prosecutors' offices.

Texas SB330 amends the Local Government Code to require a county election if the budget reduces funding or reallocates resources for law enforcement agencies or prosecutor's offices. This applies to reductions in appropriations, peace officer positions, or funding per officer for recruitment and training. The bill excludes certain expenses and revenue sources from these calculations. If a county implements such changes without voter approval, it cannot exceed its no-new-revenue tax rate until the changes are approved or reversed. The act takes effect January 1, 2026.

Texas SB330 mandates an election for county budget changes affecting law enforcement and prosecutors' offices.

Texas SB330 amends the Local Government Code to require a county election if the budget reduces funding or reallocates resources for law enforcement agencies or prosecutor's offices. This applies to reductions in appropriations, peace officer positions, or funding per officer for recruitment and training. The bill excludes certain expenses and revenue sources from these calculations. If a county implements such changes without voter approval, it cannot exceed its no-new-revenue tax rate until the changes are approved or reversed. The act takes effect January 1, 2026.