police/deputies/sherrifs and private communities

[Smokey613]

We live in a gated community of 23 homes on a private road. We have no HOA and our gate currently remains open but when it did close between 10p-6a our Sheriff Dept did patrol our area as they had a code for the gate. Now we get patrols by the SO and our Constable. Now to be honest, my wife is a retired police officer and is currently the Admin Assistant for the Sheriff so that MAY have some bearing on it. :)

[apostate]

but how can the county, that controls us in taxes...not be a municipality ?

Texas Local Government Code
Title 2 covers municipalities
Title 3 covers counties

Also: http://www.dictionary.com/browse/municipality

[Syntyr]

As others have said it is private property and the Sheriff will not patrol. They do respond to calls. In our community we had an issue with a few residents speeding and running stop signs. The Sheriff would not patrol but would come when we called. The gated community is private property.

[warnmar10]

Municipalities are incorporated.

[jmra]

Can’t have your cake and eat it too. Once you deny access to the general public you take on the responsibility associated with that action as it should be.

[powerboatr]

but how can the county, that controls us in taxes...not be a municipality ?

Texas Local Government Code
Title 2 covers municipalities
Title 3 covers counties

Also: http://www.dictionary.com/browse/municipality

Thanks
That is what i needed.

[SewTexas]

Can’t have your cake and eat it too. Once you deny access to the general public you take on the responsibility associated with that action as it should be.

yep

[OlBill]

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