Sec. 88.004. OFFICER TO STOP EXERCISING FUNCTIONS OF OFFICE. On service of notice under Section 88.003, an officer shall stop exercising the functions of the officer's office, except that:

(1) the officer shall preserve records and property in the officer's charge; and

(2) if the officer is a sheriff or constable, the officer shall:

(A) keep prisoners;

(B) preserve the peace; and

(C) execute warrants of arrest.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 23, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.