Constitutional Law - Texas; Use of Public Funds; Public Funds; Sheriffs and Constables
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Texas Attorney General Opinion
A sheriff may donate Code of Criminal Procedure article 59.06 forfeiture funds to a county service center without violating Texas Constitution article III, section 52(a) if the donation serves a public purpose with sufficient controls to ensure accomplishment of the public purpose and will provide a return benefit to the public.
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