Texas Local Government Code
§ 143.120 — APPEAL OF INDEFINITE SUSPENSION
LG § 143.120Title 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Part A. MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Ch. 143. MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE FOR FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS · Art. G. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO MUNICIPALITY WITH POPULATION OF 1.5 MILLION OR MORE AND CERTAIN OTHER MUNICIPALITIES
Statute text
View on source(a)Except as provided by Section 143.1015(g), if a suspended fire fighter or police officer appeals an indefinite 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.
(b)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.
(c)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;
(2)temporarily suspended from the department; or
(3)restored to the person's former position or status in the department's classified service. (c-1) A temporary suspension of a firefighter under Subsection (c)(2) may not exceed 90 calendar days.
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Legislative history
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1161 (H.B. 2516), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.