Texas Local Government Code

§ 23.029 — ABOLITION OF OFFICE OF MARSHAL

LG § 23.029Title 2. ORGANIZATION OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT · Part B. MUNICIPAL FORM OF GOVERNMENT · Ch. 23. ALDERMANIC FORM OF GOVERNMENT IN TYPE B GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY · Art. B. GOVERNING BODY AND MARSHAL

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The governing body of a municipality with a population of less than 5,000 by ordinance may abolish the office of marshal and, by the same ordinance, confer the duties of the office on a municipal police officer appointed as the governing body directs or on any other peace officer of the county. However, an elected marshal may not be removed from office under this section.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 573, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.