Texas Local Government Code

§ 143.086 — POLITICAL ACTIVITIES

LG § 143.086Title 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)While in uniform or on active duty, a fire fighter or police officer may not take an active part in another person's political campaign for an elective position of the municipality.

(b)For the purposes of this section, a person takes an active part in a political campaign if the person:

(1)makes a political speech;

(2)distributes a card or other political literature;

(3)writes a letter;

(4)signs a petition;

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Legislative history

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