The governing body of a Type C general-law municipality may appoint police officers that the governing body considers necessary and may define the duties of the officers.
Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 341.002
POLICE FORCE OF TYPE C GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff
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