SRC-JBJ H.B. 385 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 385
By: Ellis, Dan (Sponsor Unknown)
Intergovernmental Relations
5/11/2001
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, a constable or sheriff is required to have a high school diploma
and be eligible for a peace officer license.  A constable can be removed if
evidence of a license has not been provided to the commissioners court of
the county on or before the 270th day after the date the constable takes
office. H.B. 385 provides that a person is not eligible to serve as a
sheriff or constable unless the person holds a permanent peace officer
license.  

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a
state officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Section 85.0011, Local Government Code, to amend
provisions regarding the qualifications of a sheriff. 

SECTION 2.  Amends Section 86.0021, Local Government Code, to amend
provisions regarding the qualifications of a constable. 

SECTION 3.  Effective date: September 1, 2001.  Provides that the change in
law made by this Act to Sections 85.0011 and 86.0021, Local Government
Code, applies only to an officer elected after January 1, 2002.