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Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 341.011. Special Police Force in Type A General-Law Municipality

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 341.011. Special Police Force in Type A General-Law Municipality - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/local-government-code/loc-gov-t-sect-341-011/

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