Texas Local Government Code

§ 143.127 — GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

LG § 143.127Title 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

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(a)Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, a fire fighter or police officer may file a grievance as provided by this subchapter that relates to any aspect of the fire fighter's or police officer's employment covered by this chapter. The fire fighter or police officer may not file a grievance relating to:

(1)a disciplinary suspension, indefinite suspension, promotional pass over, or demotion or other action or decision for which a hearing, review, or appeal is otherwise provided by this chapter; or

(2)an allegation of discrimination based, in whole or in part, on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

(b)The director shall monitor and assist the operation of the grievance procedure. The director's duties include:

(1)aiding the departments and departmental grievance counselors;

(2)notifying the parties of meetings;

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Legislative history

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1415 (S.B. 1896), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.