Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 3394 — Relating to the appointment of deputy constables.

Last action — Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Relating to the appointment of deputy constables.

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  • An elected constable who desires to appoint a deputy must apply in writing to the commissioners court of the county and show that it is necessary to appoint a deputy in order to properly handle the business of the constable's office that originates in the constable's precinct. The application must state the name of the proposed deputy. The commissioners court shall approve and confirm the appointment of the deputy only if the commissioners court determines that the constable needs a deputy to handle the business originating in the precinct (b) (c) (d) : (1) ; or (2) is a constable and issues a deputyship without the consent and approval of the commissioners court (e) (d) → The appointment of a deputy constable must be in writing (b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a person appointed as a deputy, before beginning to perform the duties of office, must take and subscribe the official oath, which, together with the certificate of the officer administering the oath, must be endorsed on the appointment. The appointment and oath shall be deposited and recorded in the county clerk's office. A list of the appointments shall be posted in a conspicuous place in that office. (c) A person reappointed as a deputy may continue to perform the duties of office before retaking the official oath. The deputy must retake the oath as soon as possible after being reappointed. (d) A deputy serves at the pleasure of the constable. The constable may revoke the appointment of a deputy on the indictment of the deputy for a felony. (e) (f) (g) (h) (g)

    amended

Action History

  1. Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.

  2. Considered in formal meeting

  3. Recalled from subcommittee

  4. Left pending in subcommittee

  5. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee

  6. Considered by s/c in public hearing

  7. Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .

  8. Referred to s/c on County & Regional Government by Speaker

  9. Read first time

  10. Filed

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (179)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3394 do?
Relating to the appointment of deputy constables.
Who sponsors HB 3394?
HB 3394 is sponsored by Daniel Alders, Briscoe Cain, Keresa Richardson, Steve Toth, and Cody Vasut.
What is the current status of HB 3394?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 3394?
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