Texas SB428 amends qualifications for sheriffs and constables, requiring a high school diploma and a peace officer license or specific experience.

Texas SB428 modifies the qualifications for serving as a sheriff or constable in Texas. To serve as a sheriff, a person must have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and either hold an active permanent peace officer license or meet specific experience criteria. For constables, the requirements are similar, with the addition of being eligible for a peace officer license and having the required experience. The bill also mandates that officers obtain a license within two years of taking office and sets an effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB428 amends qualifications for sheriffs and constables, requiring a high school diploma and a peace officer license or specific experience.

Texas SB428 modifies the qualifications for serving as a sheriff or constable in Texas. To serve as a sheriff, a person must have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and either hold an active permanent peace officer license or meet specific experience criteria. For constables, the requirements are similar, with the addition of being eligible for a peace officer license and having the required experience. The bill also mandates that officers obtain a license within two years of taking office and sets an effective date of September 1, 2025.