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Local Government Code §351.063

In force on Nov 23, 2011 · this text took effect Sep 01, 1987 · same as today's text

SERVICES BY SHERIFF OR COUNTY OFFICIAL

The commissioners court may request the sheriff of the county or a county official who has law enforcement authority to provide the services in the geographical area for which the official was elected or appointed.

History: Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.

Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Nov 08, 2026.

Every version on file

Effective Sep 01, 1987 · seen Nov 2026–Nov 2026

Attorney General opinions that cite it

GA-0938 (Nov 23, 2011): Whether a commissioners court may permit a constable of one precinct to provide the services authorized by section 351.061, Local Government Code, in a different precinct

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