Texas Local Government Code § 88.004 Officer To Stop Exercising Functions Of Office

Sec. 88.004. OFFICER TO STOP EXERCISING FUNCTIONS OF OFFICE. On service of notice under Section 88.003, an officer shall stop exercising the functions of the officer's office, except that:

(1) the officer shall preserve records and property in the officer's charge; and

(2) if the officer is a sheriff or constable, the officer shall:

(A) keep prisoners;

(B) preserve the peace; and

(C) execute warrants of arrest.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 23, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

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