Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE |
Title 11. PUBLIC SAFETY |
Subtitle A. MUNICIPAL PUBLIC SAFETY |
Chapter 341. MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT |
Subchapter C. MARSHALS |
Sec. 341.022. MARSHAL OF TYPE B GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
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(a) The marshal of a Type B general-law municipality has the same power within the municipality that a constable has within a precinct and is entitled to the same fees as a constable.
(b) The marshal shall perform duties, not inconsistent with state law, prescribed by the bylaws and ordinances of the municipality for fees determined by the governing body of the municipality.
(c) The marshal is the tax assessor-collector of the municipality.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.