S.B. No. 46 introduces new provisions to the Local Government Code regarding law enforcement services in counties with populations exceeding 3.3 million. It allows sheriffs and constables to enter into contracts with local governments, property owners' associations, or landowners to provide law enforcement services in their respective areas. The bill stipulates that the commissioners court cannot restrict these officials from entering into such contracts or determining their terms. Additionally, it establishes that counties must hold elections for budget changes that affect law enforcement funding, ensuring that any reductions or reallocations receive voter approval.

The bill also includes provisions that prevent counties from transferring funds appropriated to the offices of sheriffs or constables to general revenue funds and prohibits restrictions on how these offices can spend their allocated funds. It mandates that any money received from contracts for law enforcement services must be credited to the respective office and cannot reduce their overall appropriations. The act 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)