Untitled Texas Attorney General Opinion

October 19, 1948 Hon. John C. Marburger Opinion Bo. V-699 County Attorney Fayette County Re: Authority of a Sheriff La Grange, Texas to appoint more depu- ties thsn those auth- orieed by Article 6869. Dear Sir: Your request for an oplnlon reads, in part: &dag a sheriff appoint more Qe- utSe:&an those authorized by Art 6869 ig.C.S. In a county having a population of about 30,000? R2. IS such special deputy sheriff commissions are authorized by la%?, woulU it be necessary to follow the strict pro- cedure outlined in Art. 3902 R.C.S. in or- der to make such special Deputy appoint- ments valid?…