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Committee approves bill allowing county quorum courts to separate sheriff and collector offices
Summary
HB 1318 was recommended to pass; the bill provides legislative approval for counties to separate the offices of sheriff and collector (options include quorum court action or special election), and Judge Stone was present to offer clarification.
A presenter explained HB 1318 to the committee as a measure that authorizes county quorum courts to separate the offices of sheriff and collector; presenters said the separation can be effected either by the quorum court or by a special election and that several counties have already taken that step without statewide codification.
The presenter noted the sheriff historically serves ex officio as collector unless otherwise directed by law; Judge Stone was introduced and said he was available to answer questions. There were no substantive public comments recorded.
The committee moved, seconded and voted to recommend HB 1318 to pass. The transcript records committee approval by voice vote; no detailed roll call or implementation schedule was provided in the hearing record.
What happens next: HB 1318 was advanced from committee for further legislative consideration.
