The bill amends the Local Government Code to grant sheriffs and constables in counties with populations of 3.3 million or more the authority to enter into contracts for law enforcement services. Specifically, it allows sheriffs to contract with local residents, governments, businesses, property owners' associations, or landowners within their counties to provide law enforcement services in designated areas. The bill also stipulates that the commissioners court cannot prohibit or restrict these contracts, and the sheriff has the autonomy to determine the terms of the contracts without needing approval from the commissioners court.

Additionally, the bill establishes requirements and prohibitions regarding the financial management of law enforcement funds in these large counties. It prohibits the transfer of funds appropriated to the offices of sheriffs or constables to the county's general revenue fund and ensures that these offices can spend their appropriated funds for lawful purposes. Furthermore, any money received from contracts under the new sections must be credited directly to the respective law enforcement office and cannot reduce their overall appropriations. This legislation aims to enhance the operational independence and financial stability of law enforcement agencies in populous counties.

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