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Texas Local Government Code

§ 150.041 — PROHIBITED MUNICIPAL ACTIONS

LG § 150.041Title 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Part A. MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Ch. 150. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AFFECTING MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Art. C. EMPLOYEES AS CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE

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(a)In this section, "candidate" has the meaning assigned by Section 251.001(1), Election Code.
(b)A municipality may not prohibit a municipal employee from becoming a candidate for public office.
(c)A municipality may not take disciplinary action against a municipal employee, including terminating the employment of the employee, solely because the employee becomes a candidate for public office. However, the employee is still expected to fulfill all the duties and responsibilities associated with their municipal employment.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1104 (H.B. 3739), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.

Source: Texas Local Government Code § 150.041 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.