Constables; county commission, authorized to revise number of constables and geographic area served in county

Summary

The bill authorizes county governments, through local legislation, to adjust how many constables they have, redraw the geographic areas each constable serves, and modify the circumstances that cause a constable’s office to become vacant. It expands the existing power to abolish the office, giving counties more flexibility in organizing constable services. The changes become effective on October 1, 2026.

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