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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE |
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Title 11. PUBLIC SAFETY |
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Subtitle A. MUNICIPAL PUBLIC SAFETY |
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Chapter 341. MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT |
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Subchapter B. OTHER POLICE FORCES |
Sec. 341.011. SPECIAL POLICE FORCE IN TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
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(a) The mayor of a Type A general-law municipality shall summon as many residents as the mayor considers necessary to serve as a special police force if the mayor considers the force necessary:
(1) to enforce the municipality's laws, avert danger, or protect life or property;
(2) because of riot, outbreak, calamity, or public disturbance; or
(3) because of threat of serious violation of law or order, of outbreak, or of other danger to the municipality or its inhabitants.
(b) The mayor may issue the summons by:
(1) proclamation or other order addressed to the residents of the municipality generally or to the residents of a ward or other subdivision of the municipality; or
(2) personal notice.
(c) A special police force has the powers of the regular police force of the municipality.
(d) A special police force is subject to the orders of the mayor and shall perform the duties required by the mayor.