Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 341.011

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 341.011 - Special Police Force in Type A General-Law Municipality

(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.

Tex. Loc. Gov't. Code § 341.011

Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1987.