Local Government Code § 23.024
A person may serve as mayor, alderman, or marshal only if they are a qualified voter in the municipality and have lived there for at least six months before election day. The governing body sets the marshal’s bond and security, and the bond must be executed within five days after election or appointment and approved by
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A person may serve as mayor, alderman, or marshal only if they are a qualified voter in the municipality and have lived there for at least six months before election day. The governing body sets the marshal’s bond and security, and the bond must be executed within five days after election or appointment and approved by the mayor before the marshal starts work.
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