578, Sec. The commissioners court may request the sheriff of the county or a county official who has law enforcement authority to provide the services in the geographical area for which the official was elected or appointed. DUTIES FOLLOWING MISCARRIAGE OR PHYSICAL OR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF PREGNANT PRISONER. The bond proceeds may be used to pay or establish a reasonable reserve to pay not more than three years' interest on the bonds and notes of the district and to pay expenses related to issuance and sale of bonds as provided by the bond orders or resolutions. (b) The county must contract with the nearest county whose county jail meets the standards in this subchapter. (g) After the annual budget is adopted, the board may amend the budget. CERTIFICATION. (a) Each director shall take the constitutional oath of office. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN COUNTY PARKS. Sept. 1, 1999. (d) If there is a vacancy in the position of jail administrator, the sheriff shall serve as administrator of the jail until a new jail administrator is appointed and assumes the position. 1, eff. The commissioners court of a county may contract with a private vendor to provide for the financing, design, construction, leasing, operation, purchase, maintenance, or management of a jail, detention center, work camp, or related facility. (c) At the end of the 24-hour period, the person shall be released or taken to a hospital or mental hospital. According to the US Bureau of Justice Statistics' 2008 Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 1, eff. (a) A county jail cell designed for one person only must have a clear floor area of 40 square feet or more. (i) As soon as practicable after the close of the fiscal year, the general manager shall prepare for the board a sworn statement of the amount of money that belongs to the district and an account of the disbursements of that money. 351.046. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) Within 10 days after the date of the conclusion of the hearing, the commissioners court holding the hearing shall grant the petition pending approval by the commissioners courts of all other proposed cooperating counties in the district, if any, if it appears from the testimony and evidence presented at the hearing that: (1) organization of the district is feasible and practicable; (2) there is a public necessity or need for the district; and. DEPUTIES. The equipment may include items such as cameras, fingerprint cards, inks, chemicals, microscopes, radio and laboratory equipment, filing cards, filing cabinets, and tear gas. (d) A sheriff is responsible for the official acts of a deputy and may require that a deputy execute a bond or other security. 351.065. FEDERAL PRISONERS. 351.130. The commissioners court of a county may establish a county correctional center after receiving the written consent of the sheriff. 102, eff. 2, eff. (b) Two or more counties, each with a population of 250,000 or less, within a contiguous area may partner to form a multicounty response team. 980, Sec. The initial annual payment received last fall will be the largest at $517,000 and has yet to be spent. For the purpose of complying with that subchapter, a reference in that subchapter to "commissioners court" means the sheriff and a reference to "the county official who makes purchases for the county" means the sheriff or the sheriff's designee. Sec. The appointment and oath shall be deposited and recorded in the county clerk's office. A lawsuit in Texas threatens the use of mifepristone for the entire country as court cases pile on post-Roe. (d) In this section, "federal law enforcement officer" has the meaning assigned by 5 U.S.C. The response team shall elect a presiding officer from among its members. 2, eff. You can find your local office here: https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us Civil Enforcement If you would like to report a violation of the Police Misconduct Statute, Title VI, or the OJP Program Statute, contact the Justice Department at civilrights.justice.gov. The board may grant authority to an official or employee responsible for purchasing or for administering a contract to approve a change order that involves an increase or decrease of $50,000 or less. The sheriff may revoke the appointment of a deputy on the indictment of the deputy for a felony. The Texas Education Agency has been in a legal battle to take over the states largest school district since 2019. Sec. (a) A day room designed in a county jail for three or more prisoners must have: (1) for every eight prisoners to be confined in the room, one toilet and one combination sink and drinking fountain; and. In this subchapter: (1) "Adult" means an individual who is not a child as defined by Section 101.003, Family Code. (a) A district may issue bonds to refund all or any part of its outstanding bonds, including matured but unpaid interest coupons. Sec. 1, eff. (6) "Receiving county" means a county in which a jail facility constructed, acquired, or improved by the district is located and to which the facility is to be conveyed. 351.156. Sec. Aug. 28, 1989. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. A county jail must be: (3) properly ventilated, heated, and lighted; and. WebAccording to the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 2.12 Who are Peace Officers, the following is a list of Texas Peace Officers in the order given: 1. 18, eff. One of the reasons why? APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY DIRECTORS. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. June 14, 1989. (a) The sheriff shall execute subpoenas and other process directed to the sheriff that are issued by the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, or the chairman of a committee of either house of the legislature. The district shall pay for each bond. Sept. 1, 1995. Sec. 973, Sec. (c) If the sheriff of a county chooses to provide the notice described by Subsection (b), the sheriff, or an employee of the county or sheriff, shall provide the notice electronically or by other appropriate means as soon as possible after the 30th day after the date of the individual's confinement. (d) The sheriff is liable for all damages sustained by a person by reason of an offense committed by the sheriff under this section. (c) A district's bonds and interest coupons, if any, are investment securities under the terms of Chapter 8 of the Business & Commerce Code and may be issued registrable as to principal or as to both principal and interest and may be made redeemable before maturity at the option of the district or may contain a mandatory redemption provision. 351.044. 277, Sec. (c) During the progress of the construction work, the employees inspecting the work shall submit to the board written reports that show whether or not the contractor is complying with the contract. [citation needed] Variations [ edit] Federal [ edit] Federal State [ edit] Sept. 1, 1999. (a) The commissioners court shall determine the amount of the fee charged by the county. A sheriff may not unreasonably withhold consent under this subsection. 351.133. Brendan Depa, 17, will be charged as an adult as decided by the Seventh Judicial Court of Florida. Money received from the operation of a county jail industries program shall be deposited in the general revenue fund of the county to be used as reimbursement for the cost of inmate confinement. APPROVAL BY ATTORNEY GENERAL; REGISTRATION BY COMPTROLLER. (d) For a jail under the supervision of the sheriff, at least once each county fiscal year, or more often if the commissioners court desires, the auditor shall, without advance notice, fully examine the jail commissary accounts. 149, Sec. Aug. 28, 1989. Sept. 1, 1991. The chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary shall perform the duties and may exercise the powers specifically given them in this subchapter or in orders of the board. 1, eff. 479, Sec. 351.083. The commission and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice by rule shall adopt the memorandum of understanding. BUREAU OF CRIMINAL IDENTIFICATION. (3) Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits under 42 U.S.C. EXECUTION OF LEGISLATIVE PROCESS; PENALTY. 1, eff. 476), Sec. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 351.138. 1, eff. (b) In developing a protocol under this section, the response team: (1) shall consider Chapter 56A, Code of Criminal Procedure; (2) may provide different procedures for use within a particular municipality or area of the county served by the response team; and. June 19, 2009. SUBCHAPTER D. CONTRACTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES ON FEE BASIS. (c) The proposition to issue bonds and levy a tax must be included in the same proposition presented to the registered voters to confirm the creation of the district. 351.131. 85.006. 351.003. ESTABLISHMENT. Webthe State Bar of Texas. 73(a), eff. APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF. MEETINGS. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. In Maryland, state election officials have received reports through the system identifying some 66,000 potentially deceased voters and 778,000 people who may have moved out of state since 2013. N. C. Gen. Stat. Sec. (b) The bond must provide that if the contractor defaults on the contract, the contractor will pay to the district all damages sustained as a result of the default. OATH AND BOND. (b) The board shall give notice of the election. 757, Sec. 417 (H.B. COUNTY JUVENILE CURFEW. Sept. 1, 1987. SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS. (d) Records of the district are subject to Chapter 552, Government Code. (b) The general manager shall execute a bond. 952, Sec. September 1, 2021. 149, Sec. 351.150. Web1. (3) a soft covering on the floor and walls, designed to protect a violent person from self-injury or destruction. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. Sec. 12, eff. WebNo police officer, deputy sheriff, state trooper, or any other sworn peace officer has the authority to arrest a sheriff. In this subchapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. 1, eff. (b) Each director is entitled to receive compensation in an annual amount not to exceed the salary of the highest paid county judge from the counties in the district, as determined by the commissioners court of the receiving county. Sec. The jail standards prescribed by this subchapter are minimum standards for county jails. Sec. Sec. (3) shall accept new bids to renew contracts of commissary suppliers every five years. The group has an advisory board with a host of constitutional sheriffs. TAC Legal Helpline: (888) ASK-TAC4 or (888) 275-8224. 952, Sec. 351.139. The board may issue and sell bonds in the name of the district to acquire land to erect a jail facility and to construct, acquire, or improve a jail facility. The sheriff shall safely keep all prisoners committed to the jail by a lawful authority, subject to an order of the proper court. The bonds are lawful and sufficient security for deposits to the extent of their value when accompanied by all unmatured coupons. DUTIES. Sec. In addition to the debate over the authority to forgive student debt, the court is confronting whether the states and two individuals whose challenge also is before the justices have the legal right, or standing, to sue. Sec. Sec. Sec. A contract made in violation of this section is void. 3, eff. The budget must contain a complete financial statement, including a statement of the: (1) outstanding obligations of the district; (2) amount of cash on hand to the credit of each fund of the district; (3) amount of money received by the district from all sources during the previous year; (4) amount of money estimated to be available to the district from all sources during the ensuing year; (5) amount of the balances expected at the end of the year in which the budget is being prepared; (6) estimated amount of revenues and balances available to cover the proposed budget; and. June 17, 2011. On determination of the amount of tax required to be levied, the board shall make the levy and certify it to the tax assessor-collector. May 15, 1993. LEVY OF TAXES. (2) "Crime prevention organization" means an organization with an advisory council consisting of local law enforcement officers and volunteers from the community that: (B) identifies crime-related issues relevant to a segment of society particularly prone to victimization, including the elderly population; and. (f) If a majority of the votes cast at the election favor the creation of the district, the board shall declare that the district is created and shall enter the results in its minutes. 1544), Sec. REVENUE. 73(a), eff. Texas Rangers and Officers commissioned by T.D.P.S., 5. COMMISSARY OPERATION BY SHERIFF OR PRIVATE VENDOR. 1, eff. A reserve deputy performing functions under this subsection is subject to the laws of this state that relate to reserve deputies except that they may not carry firearms in the performance of their duties. 1094 (H.B. TAX STATUS OF BONDS. DEPOSITORY. ESTABLISHMENT. 149, Sec. A sheriff has the same remedies against a deputy and the deputy's sureties as any other person has against the sheriff and the sheriff's sureties. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. Sec. However, this section does not deprive the private vendor or the county of any benefits of any law limiting exposure to liability, setting a limit on damages, or establishing defenses to liability. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 351.255. Sec. (b) A housing area designed for three or more prisoners must have one toilet and one combination sink and drinking fountain for every eight prisoners to be confined in the area. 1094 (H.B. (11) procedures for addressing conflicts within the response team and for maintaining the confidentiality of information shared among response team members as required by law. 351.157. 1, eff. 10, eff. Web11.7K Likes, 845 Comments. 2, eff. Sec. (a) If the estimated amount of a proposed contract for the purchase of vehicles, equipment, or supplies is more than $15,000, the board shall ask for competitive bids in accordance with the bidding procedures provided by the County Purchasing Act (Subchapter C, Chapter 262) except that the bids shall be presented to the board and the board shall award the contract. (3) the person or agency to which the information is to be released. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. (a) A contractor shall execute a bond. Updated: Nov 3rd, 2020. (a) On receiving the final construction inspection report, the board shall give notice and schedule a public hearing to determine whether the jail facility is complete as specified in the district's plans and in the contract. 1, Sec. (b) Funds of the district may be placed in certificates of deposit of state or national banks or state or federal savings and loan associations within the state provided that they are secured in the manner provided for the security of the funds of counties of the state. (g) Commissary proceeds may be used only for the purposes described in Subsection (c). 351.901. Learn about continuing education requirements, Open Government training and more. It is my understanding (though I may be wrong) that the highest ranking law enforcement official within a county jurisdiction is the County Coroner The sheriff or jail administrator has all the powers, duties, and responsibilities with regard to keeping prisoners and operating the jail that are given by law to the sheriff in a county operating its own jail. (e) A private vendor operating a detention facility under contract with the county shall ensure that the facility commissary accounts are annually examined by an independent auditor. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. (e) A commissioners court may subsidize all or part of the cost of a defendant's participation in an electronic monitoring program under this section if the defendant is indigent. (a) A response team shall meet: (1) at least quarterly at a time determined by the presiding officer; (2) not later than the 90th day after the last day of a regular legislative session to review and amend as necessary any protocols, forms, or guidelines developed under this subchapter; and. (b) The sheriff or the sheriff's designee: (1) has exclusive control of the commissary funds; (2) shall maintain commissary accounts showing the amount of proceeds from the commissary operation and the amount and purpose of disbursements made from the proceeds; and. Sec. The department shall provide law enforcement services within the county parks of the county and, in a county that borders the Gulf of Mexico, in the unincorporated areas of the county that are located on an island or isthmus. (a) A person elected as sheriff, before beginning to perform the duties of office, must execute a bond with: (1) two or more good and sufficient sureties; or. 1, eff. September 1, 2021. Sept. 1, 1987. A reserve deputy who is not a peace officer as described by Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure, may act as a peace officer only during the actual discharge of official duties. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. (d) A reserve deputy on active duty at the call of the sheriff and actively engaged in assigned duties has the same rights, privileges, and duties as any other peace officer of the state. Sec. on the base yes Reenacted by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. (c) A purchase allowed under this section must be made by the sheriff by requisition in the manner provided by the county auditor or, if the county does not have a county auditor, by the commissioners court. (e) Repealed by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. ASSISTANCE WITH REINSTATEMENT OF BENEFITS. Sept. 1, 2001. (b) The purposes for which a county jail industries program may be established are to: (1) provide adequate, regular, and suitable employment for the vocational training of inmates; (2) reimburse the county for expenses caused by the crimes of inmates and the cost of their confinement; or. 351.149. (c) If a director appointed by a commissioners court fails to qualify or a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the commissioners court that appointed that director shall appoint another person to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. (c) The sheriff must take and subscribe the official oath, which, together with the certificate of the officer administering the oath, must be endorsed on the bond. Sec. Sec. (a) The sheriff of the county in which the jail is located shall serve as administrator of the jail. 149, Sec. (3) from a combination of the sources listed in Subdivisions (1) and (2). 94, eff. 3, 2023 at 2:45 AM PST. Sec. Sec. (b) The sheriff may appoint a jailer to operate the jail and meet the needs of the prisoners, but the sheriff shall continue to exercise supervision and control over the jail. 351.1035. PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK. Sept. 1, 2001. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. JAIL STANDARDS. They have jurisdictional authority over ALL OTHERS in their county. WebHowever, the sheriff must first comply with th|Sheriff, authority of, a sheriff has the authority to deduct costs incurred for damage to jail property for the commissary account (d) A construction contract must contain or have attached to it the specifications, plans, and details for work included in the contract, and work shall be done according to those plans and specifications under the supervision of the district. (c) Except as provided by Subsection (c-1) or (c-2), a reserve deputy, before beginning to perform the duties of office and at the time of appointment, must file an oath and execute and file a bond in the amount of $2,000 payable to the sheriff. SPACE REQUIREMENTS. The FBI, or Federal Bureau of 351.062. (a) The commissioners court of a county shall provide safe and suitable jails for the county. Notwithstanding the conveyance of a jail facility to a receiving county under this section, the district is solely responsible and liable for payment in full of the principal of and the premium and interest on any bonds or other indebtedness of the district. 2, eff. (a) In the orders or resolutions authorizing the issuance of bonds, including refunding bonds, the board may provide for the flow of funds, the establishment and maintenance of the interest and sinking fund, the reserve fund, and other funds and may make additional covenants with respect to the bonds, the pledged revenues, and the operation and maintenance of those works, improvements, and facilities, the revenue of which is pledged. Sec. 2, eff. (g) If a majority of the votes cast at the election are against the creation of the district, the board is abolished except that it shall declare that the district was defeated and shall enter the results in its minutes. The total payout over that time will be just over $2.5 million. Aug. 28, 1989. 1, Sec. 351.013. 1, eff. A lawsuit in Texas threatens the use of mifepristone for the entire country as court cases pile on post-Roe. WebNo police officer, deputy sheriff, state trooper, or any other sworn peace officer has the authority to arrest a sheriff. 149, Sec. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. (e) The board shall canvass the returns and declare the results of the election. If the time of the sheriff or county official who provides the services is divided between services to the political subdivision and a nongovernmental association, the total cost to the association must be so prorated, as provided in the contract. (4) a request that the district be created. Flagler County Sheriff's Office. September 1, 2005. 1, eff. (c-2) A person reappointed as a reserve deputy may continue to perform the duties of office before retaking the official oath. 3067), Sec. (a) A commissioners court by order may establish a county jail industries program. Sec. Aug. 28, 1989. (f) A deputy who is included in the coverage of a civil service system created under Chapter 158 may be suspended or removed only for a violation of a civil service rule adopted under that system. REPORT. 1. The State Governor can remove a County Sheriff from office, for corruption or incompetence. 2. The State Police, can remove a County Sheriff fro (b) A jail district may be created to finance and effect the construction, acquisition, or improvement of a jail facility to serve the county or counties comprising the district. If the district is composed of one county, the person who serves as vice-chairman shall also perform the duties of the secretary. A police officer is appointed to the post by the government. 12(a), eff. (2) "Cooperating county" means a county that has contracted with one or more other counties for the joint operation of a jail facility under Subchapter B and that has agreed to the creation of the district. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. EXEMPTION. 351.125. 55, Sec. Sec. Learn more about Texas counties and county officials. They also help investigate criminal cases that stretch across local jurisdictions throughout the Sec. 351.031. The voters. In my county the sheriff's budget is controlled by the county commissioners. Courts can order the sheriff to do certain things, althoug 259, Sec. Sec. (a) To provide safety to officers and security, entrance to and exit from a cell block or a group of cells or compartments used to confine three or more prisoners in a county jail must be through a safety vestibule. We know it reaches into South America and we know it reaches over into Europe, Cole said. 74(a), eff. Sec. 1, eff. 351.001. The total amount of all donations made in a calendar year may not exceed: (2) $100,000, for a county with a population of one million or more. ESTABLISHMENT IN POPULOUS COUNTIES. REPORTS BY DEPUTIES. The community justice assistance division may audit state aid received under this section. #constitution #texas #atf". WebAccording to the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 2.12 Who are Peace Officers, the following is a list of Texas Peace Officers in the order given: 1. 14.819, eff. June 19, 2009. 18, eff. WebIn the U.S. state of Texas, a constable is an elected law enforcement officer for a precinct of a county. DUTIES IN AREA SERVED BY MUNICIPAL POLICE. CONTINUING EDUCATION. (a) The sheriff of each county is the keeper of the county jail. (b) The jails must be located at the county seat unless the county has only one jail, in which case the jail may be located anywhere in the county at the discretion of the commissioners court. 778 (H.B. (c) After a construction contract is awarded, if the district determines that additional work is needed or if the character or type of work, facilities, or improvements should be changed, the board may authorize change orders to the contract on terms the board approves. (d) In setting the tax rate, the board shall take into consideration the income of the district from sources other than taxation. Marshals or Police Officers, 4. (e) The board shall adopt a seal for the district. 686), Sec. (a) To carry out the functions of the department, the chief shall employ county park rangers as peace officers and shall employ administrative staff in numbers approved by the commissioners court. Sept. 1, 1989; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (d) The general manager shall employ persons necessary for the proper handling of the business and operation of the district. September 1, 2017. 2, eff. REPORTS. (e) A county jail industries program may be operated at the county jail, workfarm, or workhouse or at any other suitable location. Sept. 1, 1987. (a) The commissioners court of a county may appoint, contract for, or employ licensed physicians, dentists, or other health care providers to provide health care services to inmates in the custody of the sheriff. (d) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. 351.123. 1049), Sec. Sec. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. (2) exempt from Chapter 1702, Occupations Code. (c) Refunding bonds may be payable from the same source as the bonds being refunded or from other additional sources. (f) The contract is a record of the district and is subject to Sections 351.133(c) and (d). Medication Abortion Remains a Battleground, This Time Over FDA Authority. (b) The commissioners court of a county by contract may donate money to one or more crime stoppers or crime prevention organizations for expenditure by the organizations to meet the goals identified in Subsection (a). (a) To create a district, a petition requesting creation of the district must be filed with the county clerk's office of each county in the proposed district. (a) The sheriff or jailer may receive into the county jail a federal prisoner delivered by a federal law enforcement officer unless the sheriff or jailer determines that receipt of the prisoner may violate a state or federal court order, a statute, or a rule of the Commission on Jail Standards or the Texas Board of Criminal Justice. Art. EMPLOYMENT OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. (5) identify barriers to participation by disadvantaged businesses in the county's contracting and procurement processes, such as bonding, insurance, and working capital requirements that may be imposed on businesses. 351.147. (b) The sheriff of a county may notify the Health and Human Services Commission on the confinement in the county jail of an individual who is receiving medical assistance benefits. (3) provide for the distribution of articles and products produced under this subchapter to: (A) offices of the county and offices of political subdivisions located in whole or in part in the county; and. (a) Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 351.0035, the Commission on Jail Standards is hereby authorized to adopt rules governing the temporary housing of prisoners in connection with specific correctional programs which include work camps, wilderness camps, forestry camps, or boot camps. Before the 10th day before the date set for the hearing, the board must publish notice of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the district. TikTok video from News 4 San Antonio (@news4sa): "Texas Sheriffs group says they have authority to override federal laws that violate constitution. (b) The commissioners court shall provide for the sheriff or the community supervision and corrections department serving the county, under an agreement with the commissioners court, to oversee and operate, or, if the program is operated by a private vendor under Subsection (c), oversee the operation of, an electronic monitoring program established under this section. 277, Sec. Every Sheriff and Commonwealth Attorney 1, Sec. 351.181. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 351.155. All rights reserved. 987), Sec. Sec. 351.007. Toll Free: (800) 456-5974 Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 1987. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, eff. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. 479, Sec. (a) A county with a population not large enough to justify building a new county jail or remodeling an existing county jail in order to comply with the standards in this subchapter is exempt from this subchapter if the commissioners court contracts with another county to incarcerate its prisoners. Sec. This authority is sometimes called territorial jurisdiction.. 90, Sec. 4, eff. 171 (H.B. 337), Sec. Sec. (a) The commissioners court of each county in the proposed district shall consider the petition for creation of the district at a public hearing. 7, eff. Sec. (b) The board may order a bond and tax election, and the order calling the election must state the nature and the date of the election, the hours during which the polls will be open, the location of the polling places, the amount of bonds and the proposed maximum tax rate to be authorized, and the maximum maturity of the bonds. The commissioners court may not award a contract under this section unless the commissioners court requests proposals by public notice and not less than 30 days from such notice receives a proposal that meets or exceeds the requirements specified in the request for proposals. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. Sec. SHERIFF. 85.0011. COUNTY JAILS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. 351.081. 351.145. Before the commissioners court of a county enters into a contract under this section, the commissioners court of the county must receive the written approval of the sheriff of the county, which written approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, or if the county has a population of 2.8 million or more: (1) consult with the sheriff regarding the feasibility of ensuring that all services provided under the contract are required to meet or exceed standards set by the Commission on Jail Standards; or.
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