Opinion No.

Honorable Mike Driscoll Harris County Attorney 1001 Preston, Suite 634 Houston, Texas 77002

Re: Whether a justice of the peace may be relieved of liability for cash shortages in his account

Dear Mr. Driscoll:

You ask the following questions:

1. Can the commissioners court and county auditor relieve a justice of the peace of liability for cash shortages in his account?

2. If so, what is the procedure to be followed, in relieving him of this liability, other than by cash payment?

3. Can the statute of limitations bar the county's claim against the justice of the peace? If so, what is the applicable…