Texas Local Government Code
§ 143.053 — APPEAL OF DISCIPLINARY SUSPENSION
LG § 143.053Title 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Part A. MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Ch. 143. MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE FOR FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS · Art. D. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
Statute text
View on source(a)This section does not apply to a municipality with a population of 1.5 million or more.
(b)If a suspended fire fighter or police officer appeals the suspension to the commission, the commission shall hold a hearing and render a decision in writing within 30 days after the date it receives notice of appeal. The suspended person and the commission may agree to postpone the hearing for a definite period.
(c)In a hearing conducted under this section, the department head is restricted to the department head's original written statement and charges, which may not be amended.
(d)The commission may deliberate the decision in closed session but may not consider evidence that was not presented at the hearing. The commission shall vote in open session.
(e)In its decision, the commission shall state whether the suspended fire fighter or police officer is:
(1)permanently dismissed from the fire or police department;
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Legislative history
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 740, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.