The provisions of the bill addressed by this analysis would amend various codes as they relate to the appointment, powers, duties, rights, and privileges of special Texas constables. Under the provisions of the bill, the governor would be allowed to appoint an honorably retired peace officer as a special Texas constable.

This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on the demand for state correctional resources. The bill does not expressly create a felony offense, increase the punishment for an existing misdemeanor to that of a felony, increase the punishment for an existing felony offense or category of felony level offenses, or change the eligibility of a person for felony community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision.