Relating to qualifications for a sheriff or constable or a candidate for sheriff or constable.
SB 428 sets new qualifications for Texas sheriffs, constables, and their candidates. It requires applicants to have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus either: (1) an active peace officer license, or (2) specific alternative experience (five years as a federal special investigator or ten years of military service). The bill amends Local Government Code sections to apply these standards to both current officeholders and candidates. It directly affects individuals seeking or holding sheriff or constable positions in Texas.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 21, 2024
Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local Government
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chuy Hinojosa
DDemocratic
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