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Local Government Code §158.013

In force on May 24, 2010 · this text took effect Sep 01, 1987 · same as today's text

EXEMPTIONS

(a) A person who on August 30, 1971, was an employee of an eligible county under this subchapter may not be required to take a competitive examination or perform any other act to maintain the position held on that date. (b) This subchapter does not apply to: (1) assistant district attorneys, investigators, or other employees of a district or criminal district attorney, except as provided by Section 158.007 ; (2) the official shorthand reporter of a court; or (3) an elected or appointed officer under the constitution.

History: Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.

Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Nov 08, 2026.

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Effective Sep 01, 1987 · seen Nov 2026–Nov 2026

Attorney General opinions that cite it

GA-0824 (May 24, 2010): Whether a court investigator appointed by a statutory county probate judge is covered by the Tarrant County civil service system

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