TCOLE Revokes Appointing Authority for Buckholts Police; Milam County Sheriff’s Office Resumes Full Coverage
To ensure public safety, the Milam County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has stepped in immediately to resume full-time law enforcement coverage for the City of Buckholts.
CAMERON, TX — The Milam County Sheriff’s Office announced that the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) has revoked the Buckholts Police Department’s authority to make appointments. The regulatory action effectively halts the department's operations and places law enforcement responsibilities for the area back under county jurisdiction.
According to an official press release issued by Sheriff Mike Clore, losing appointing authority deprives a law enforcement agency of its legal capacity to hire, commission, or maintain licensed personnel on an active roster. As a result, all active licensed officers previously employed by the Buckholts Police Department have been completely separated from the agency.
Immediate Transition of Law Enforcement Services
To ensure public safety, the Milam County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has stepped in immediately to resume full-time law enforcement coverage for the City of Buckholts.
Sheriff Clore reassured local residents, business owners, and visitors that emergency response services will continue without interruption.
"Our deputies are committed to ensuring the continued safety and security of the residents, businesses, and visitors of Buckholts, and there will be no interruption in emergency law enforcement response,"* stated Sheriff Clore. "We remain dedicated to serving all citizens of Milam County with professionalism, integrity, and commitment."
Inquiries and Further Information
The Sheriff's Office clarified that it played no role in TCOLE's decision or the resulting closure of the municipal police department. Residents or members of the public seeking further details regarding the department's status are advised to direct inquiries directly to the City of Buckholts or the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
For emergency law enforcement assistance in Buckholts or throughout Milam County, residents should continue to dial 911. Non-emergency calls for the Sheriff's Office can be directed to the main dispatch line at 254-697-7033.
For additional context on recent administrative developments involving law enforcement leadership in Buckholts, you can watch this KCEN-TV coverage on Buckholts City Council actions.
This video provides relevant background on recent municipal decisions and local government proceedings surrounding the Buckholts Police Department.
