Relating to the eligibility of a person to serve as sheriff.

This bill sets new eligibility requirements for individuals seeking to serve as Texas sheriff. To qualify, a person must have a high school diploma or equivalent, hold an active peace officer license (or be eligible for one under specific laws), and either have five years of peace officer experience or ten years of military service. The requirements apply to sheriffs elected or appointed after September 1, 2025, but current sheriffs whose terms began before that date remain governed by prior law. The bill amends Texas Local Government Code and Occupations Code sections to establish these standards.