State Representative Joe Driver (R-Garland), Chairman of the House Committee on Law Enforcement, has requested an opinion from the Attorney General on the authority of a county attorney to issue commissions for reserve or nonpaid peace officers.

To view the original request (#RQ-0730-GA), go to:

http://www.oag.state.tx.us/opinions/opinions/50abbott/rq/2008/pdf/RQ0730GA.pdf

The AG's notice was issued on August 7, 2008.  Any briefs or comments on this request should be submitted to the AG's office by September 4, 2008.