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SB185Introduced in the Senate

Allowing appointment of more than one chief deputy by sheriff

EngrossedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Brian Helton, District 9

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to allow the appointment of more than one chief deputy by the sheriff.

Where it stands

Markup Discussion

March 6, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Passed Senate (Roll No. 112) · February 18, 2026

31

Yes

0

No

3

Absent or Not Voting

34 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. To Judiciary

  5. Committee substitute reported

  6. On 1st reading

  7. Read 1st time

  8. On 2nd reading

  9. Read 2nd time

  10. On 3rd reading

  11. Read 3rd time

  12. Passed Senate (Roll No. 112)

  13. Ordered to House

  14. House received Senate message

  15. Introduced in House

  16. To Judiciary

  17. To House Judiciary

  18. Markup Discussion

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