Section 85.005 - Guards; Penalty(a) The sheriff may, with the approval of the commissioners court or, in the case of an emergency, with the approval of the county judge, employ a sufficient number of guards to ensure the safekeeping of prisoners and the security of a jail.(b) In case of an emergency, a guard is subject to being called to duty by the sheriff.(c) A person charged with the responsibility of enforcing this section commits an offense if the person violates the section. An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $200.Tex. Loc. Gov't. Code § 85.005
Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 12(a), eff. 8/28/1989. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1987.