Texas 2015 - 84th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SR157

Caption

Proclaiming February 17, 2015, as Justices of the Peace and Constables Day.

Impact

The resolution serves to highlight the duties and responsibilities of Justices of the Peace and Constables within the Texas legal framework. Justices of the Peace handle both criminal misdemeanor cases and civil matters, while Constables execute police duties as certified peace officers. The establishment of a specific day to honor these officials strengthens community awareness of their contributions and reinforces their importance in maintaining law and order.

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 157, adopted by the Texas Senate, proclaims February 17, 2015, as Justices of the Peace and Constables Day. This resolution recognizes the significant historical contribution of Justices of the Peace and Constables, whose offices date back to early English law and were established in the early Texas colonies. It emphasizes the integral role these officials play in the local delivery of government services and the justice system within Texas.

Contention

This proclamation aims to unify recognition for Justices of the Peace and Constables across Texas. While generally a non-contentious recognition, it may evoke discussions surrounding the broader implications of local governance and the responsibilities assigned to these officials. Such a resolution showcases local government’s critical role in the overall judicial system and reminds citizens of their essential civic duties as public servants.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SR131

Recognizing February 7, 2023, as Justices of the Peace and Constables Day.

TX HR103

Recognizing February 7, 2023, as Justices of the Peace and Constables Day at the State Capitol.

TX SR280

Recognizing the Office of Constable on the occasion of its bicentennial.

TX HR1525

Congratulating former Harris County Sheriff and Precinct 4 Constable Ron Hickman on his receipt of the inaugural Living Legend Award from the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas.

TX SR146

Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Sheriffs' Association of Texas Day.

TX HR169

Commemorating the bicentennial of the establishment of the office of constable in Texas.

TX HR305

Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Sheriffs' Association of Texas Day at the State Capitol.

TX HR2239

Congratulating Edna Staudt on her retirement as justice of the peace for Precinct 2 of Williamson County.

TX SR216

Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Texas Hispanic Judges' Day.

TX SR236

Recognizing February 28, 2023, as Texas Juvenile Justice Professional Day.

Similar Bills

PA HB1579

In constables, further providing for townships, providing for bond, further providing for police officers, providing for bail bond enforcement agent, for professional bondsman, for debt collection, for other incompatible employment, for disqualification and for nepotism, further providing for conduct and insurance, for program established, for program contents, for restricted account and for general imposition of duties and grant of powers, providing for constabulary badge and uniform, repealing provisions relating to arrest of offenders against forest laws, further providing for executions, for arrest in boroughs, for fees and for specific fees, repealing provisions relating to impounding, selling and viewing fees, further providing for seizure fees, for election notice in certain areas, for incompetence and for compensation violation, repealing provisions relating to failure to serve in a township and providing for oversight; authorizing county constabulary review boards; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency; and imposing penalties.