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Local Government Code §143.001
In force on May 14, 2009 · this text took effect Sep 01, 1987 · same as today's text
PURPOSE
(a) The purpose of this chapter is to secure efficient fire and police departments composed of capable personnel who are free from political influence and who have permanent employment tenure as public servants.
(b) The members of the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission shall administer this chapter in accordance with this purpose.
History: Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Jul 28, 2018 to Nov 08, 2026.
Every version on file
- Effective Sep 01, 1987 · seen Jul 2018–Nov 2026
Attorney General opinions that cite it
- GA-0741 (May 14, 2009): Whether the section 143.105, Local Government Code, prohibition against certifying a person 45 years or older for a beginning position in a police department applies to the reappointment of a police officer under section 143.1251, Local Government Code
- GA-0670 (Apr 11, 2008): Constitutionality of sections 143.088 and 143.1041, Local Government Code
- GA-0585 (Jun 25, 2007): Whether article XI, section 11 of the Texas Constitution prevails over the Harlingen City Charter regarding the filling of vacancies on the city commission
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