MAXIMUM DUTY HOURS OF PEACE OFFICERS.

Tex. LOC. GOV'T Code § 180.003.
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(a) In a county with a population of 372,000 to 400,000, a sheriff, deputy, constable, or other peace officer of the county or a municipality located in the county may not be required to be on duty more than 48 hours a week unless the peace officer is called on by a superior officer to serve during an emergency as determined by the superior officer. (b) Hours of duty over 48 hours a week, compiled by a peace officer under Subsection (a), may be treated as overtime and may be deducted from future required hours of duty if: (1) the overtime is used within one year after it is compiled; and (2) the peace officer obtains the permission of the superior officer. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1163 (H.B. 2702 ), Sec. 77, eff. September 1, 2011.
Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026

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