Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE |
Title 3. ORGANIZATION OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT |
Subtitle B. COMMISSIONERS COURT AND COUNTY OFFICERS |
Chapter 88. OFFICIAL BONDS OF CERTAIN COUNTY OFFICERS |
Sec. 88.004. OFFICER TO STOP EXERCISING FUNCTIONS OF OFFICE
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On service of notice under Section 88.003, an officer shall stop exercising the functions of the officer's office, except that:
(1) the officer shall preserve records and property in the officer's charge; and
(2) if the officer is a sheriff or constable, the officer shall:
(A) keep prisoners;
(B) preserve the peace; and
(C) execute warrants of arrest.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 23, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.