Honorable Frank Madla, Chair, Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB605 by Seliger (Relating to the declination of compensation by a candidate for constable.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Local Government Code to allow a candidate for constable to file an affidavit with the county clerk at any time prior to the election that states that if the person is elected, they will decline to accept compensation for their service as constable. The person would not be allowed to revoke the declination during their term of office. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives the required two-thirds vote in both houses; otherwise, it would take effect September 1, 2005.
Local Government Impact
A county would incur administrative costs for processing the affidavit and sending a copy to the county payroll officer; thereafter, the county would experience a savings from not having to pay a salary to the constable.
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.