Texas Local Government Code

§ 143.083 — EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY FIRE FIGHTERS

LG § 143.083Title 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Part A. MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Ch. 143. MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE FOR FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS · Art. F. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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(a)If a municipality is unable to recruit qualified fire fighters because of the maximum age limit prescribed by Section 143.023 and the municipality's governing body finds that this inability creates an emergency, the commission shall recommend to the governing body additional rules governing the temporary employment of persons who are 36 years of age or older.

(b)A person employed under this section:

(1)is designated as a temporary employee;

(2)is not eligible for pension benefits;

(3)is not eligible for appointment or promotion if a permanent applicant or employee is available;

(4)is not eligible to become a full-fledged civil service employee; and

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Legislative history

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 418 (H.B. 1661), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023. Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 418 (H.B. 1661), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2023.