Texas sheriff
From Ballotpedia
Sheriff is an elected position in the state of Texas according to the state's constitution.
Election
Sheriffs serve a term of four years and are elected by the voters of their county.
Position overview
The state constitution mandates that the duties, qualifications, perquisites, and fees of office will be decided by the legislature. Should there be a vacancy, the Commissioners Court will appoint a temporary sheriff until the next general election.[1]
Government sector lobbying
Sheriffs may belong to the Sheriffs' Association of Texas, which is a government sector lobbying organization.
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