Texas Local Government Code

§ 157.906 — PAYMENT FOR APPEARANCES OF PEACE OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY COUNTY IN COURT OR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS

LG § 157.906Title 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Part B. COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Ch. 157. ASSISTANCE, BENEFITS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Art. Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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(a)A county shall pay a peace officer employed by the county for an appearance as a witness in a criminal suit, a civil suit, or an administrative proceeding in which the county or other political subdivision or government agency is a party in interest if the appearance:

(1)is required;

(2)is made on time off; and

(3)is made by the peace officer in the capacity of a peace officer.

(b)Payment under this section is at the peace officer's regular rate of pay.

(c)Payment under this section may be taxed as court costs in civil suits.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 412 (H.B. 1960), Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 2009.