§ 85.001 Oath and Bond
§ 85.0011 Qualifications for Sheriff or Candidate for Sheriff
§ 85.002 New Bond Requirement; Removal
§ 85.003 Deputies
§ 85.004 Reserve Deputies
§ 85.005 Guards; Penalty
§ 85.006 County Police Force in Counties of 210,000 or More
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Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code Chapter 85 > Subchapter A - Sheriff and Sheriff's Personnel

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Oath: includes affirmation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Official oath: means the oath required by Article XVI, Section Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Population: means the population shown by the most recent federal decennial census. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005