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Texas Local Government Code

§ 143.001 — PURPOSE

LG § 143.001Title 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Part A. MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Ch. 143. MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE FOR FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS · Art. A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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(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.

Legislative history

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

Source: Texas Local Government Code § 143.001 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.