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Enrolled Bill Summary
Enrolled Bill Summary
Legislative Session: 77(R)
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 2
HOUSE AUTHOR: Chisum et al.
FOR ELECTION: 11-06-01
SENATE SPONSOR: Madla
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 2
HOUSE AUTHOR: Chisum et al.
FOR ELECTION: 11-5-02
SENATE SPONSOR: Madla
House Joint Resolution 2 proposes a state constitutional amendment to authorize a county commissioners court to declare the office of constable in a precinct dormant if at least seven years have elapsed since the end of the term of the person who was last elected or appointed, and if during that time either no one was elected or someone was elected but failed to assume the duties or meet the qualifications of the office. Under the amendment, the records of a constable's office that is declared dormant are transferred to the county clerk. The amendment establishes a procedure by which the office may be reinstated by vote of the commissioners court or by calling a reinstatement election in the precinct. A reinstatement election is mandatory on receipt of a petition signed by at least 10 percent of the precinct's qualified voters.