Untitled Texas Attorney General Opinion

The Honorable Henry Wade Opinion No. H-995 Criminal District Attorney Dallas County Re: Applicability of Sixth Floor, Records Building civil service laws to Dallas, Texas 75202 employment of deputy sheriffs. Dear Mr. Wade: You have requested our opinion concerning the appli- cability of the County Civil Service Act, article 2372h-6, V.T.C.S., to deputy sheriffs in Dallas County. In counties adopting a civil service system under the Act, a civil service commission is authorized to make and enforce rules relating to selection, promotion, discipline, and dismissal of employees, as well as other…