Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 76(R)

HOUSE BILL 108  

HOUSE AUTHOR: Alvarado

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-99         

SENATE SPONSOR: Madla

House Bill 108 amends the Local Government Code to require a county with a population of more than 1,185,000, rather than 1.4 million, to provide liability insurance at the county's expense for its sheriff, constables, and full-time deputies who use either county or privately owned vehicles to perform county business or law enforcement duties. The act authorizes the county commissioners court to adopt rules prohibiting or regulating the use of a privately owned vehicle for county business or law enforcement duties.