Sec. 23.029. ABOLITION OF OFFICE OF MARSHAL. 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.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 573, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Organization of Municipal Government
Subtitle B - Municipal Form of Government
Chapter 23 - Aldermanic Form of Government in Type B General-Law Municipality
Subchapter B. Governing Body and Marshal
Section 23.021. Initial Election of Governing Body and Marshal
Section 23.023. Regular Annual Election
Section 23.024. Qualifications of Governing Body and Marshal; Bond for Marshal
Section 23.025. Initial Term of Office
Section 23.026. Regular Term of Office