Sec. 88.004. OFFICER TO STOP EXERCISING FUNCTIONS OF OFFICE. 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.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Organization of County Government
Subtitle B - Commissioners Court and County Officers
Chapter 88 - Official Bonds of County Officers and Employees
Section 88.001. Certain Bonds Payable to County Judge; Custody of Bonds
Section 88.002. Application of Surety to Terminate Liability on Bond
Section 88.003. Notice to Officer of Surety's Application
Section 88.004. Officer to Stop Exercising Functions of Office
Section 88.005. Officer Who Fails to Give New Bond Vacates Office
Section 88.006. New Bond; Discharge of Former Sureties