Texas Local Government Code

§ 151.001 — OFFICER APPLIES TO COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR AUTHORITY TO APPOINT EMPLOYEES

LG § 151.001Title 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Part B. COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Ch. 151. COUNTY EMPLOYMENT AUTHORITY · Art. A. GENERAL EMPLOYMENT AUTHORITY

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(a)A district, county, or precinct officer who requires the services of deputies, assistants, or clerks in the performance of the officer's duties shall apply to the commissioners court of the county in which the officer serves for the authority to appoint the employees. If the county has a population of more than 190,000, the officer shall apply for the authority to appoint any other kinds of employees.

(b)The application must be sworn and must state:

(1)the number of employees required;

(2)the title of the positions to be filled; and

(3)the amounts to be paid the employees.

(c)If the application is made in a county with a population of more than 190,000, it must also describe the duties to be performed by the employees.

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Legislative history

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