Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 5470 grants sheriffs and constables in counties with populations over 3.3 million the authority to enter contracts with local governments, businesses, or property owners’ associations to provide law enforcement services. It also prohibits county commissioners courts from restricting these contracts or reallocating funds intended for sheriff and constable offices.
Author
Michael Schofield
Contact the Author
Rep. Michael Schofield
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0528
Capitol Office:
EXT E2.418
E-Mail:
