H.B. No. 192 amends the Local Government Code to establish new requirements for counties with populations exceeding 3.3 million regarding the funding and management of law enforcement agencies. The bill mandates that such counties must hold an election before implementing any budget reductions or reallocations affecting law enforcement funding. Specifically, if a county's budget for a fiscal year reallocates unspent funds or changes appropriations for specific law enforcement positions, voter approval is required. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions that allow residents to file complaints if they believe a county has made unauthorized reductions or reallocations without voter consent.

The legislation also includes prohibitions against transferring funds appropriated to the offices of sheriffs or constables to the county's general revenue fund and restricts counties from limiting how these offices can spend their allocated funds. Furthermore, it ensures that any money received under specific contracts must be credited directly to the respective law enforcement office and cannot be used to reduce their overall budget. The bill is set to take effect 91 days after the legislative session concludes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 120.002, Local Government Code 120.006, Local Government Code 120.007 (Local Government Code 120)
House Committee Report: Local Government Code 120.002, Local Government Code 120.006, Local Government Code 120.007 (Local Government Code 120)
Engrossed: Local Government Code 120.002, Local Government Code 120.006, Local Government Code 120.007 (Local Government Code 120)
Enrolled: Local Government Code 120.002, Local Government Code 120.006, Local Government Code 120.007 (Local Government Code 120)