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Texas Local Government Code

§ 158.012 — APPEALS

LG § 158.012Title 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Part B. COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Ch. 158. COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE · Art. A. COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM

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(a)A county employee who, on a final decision by the commission, is demoted, suspended, or removed from the employee's position may appeal the decision by filing a petition in a district court in the county within 30 days after the date of the decision.
(b)An appeal under this section is under the substantial evidence rule, and the judgment of the district court is appealable as in other civil cases.
(c)If the district court renders judgment for the petitioner, the court may order reinstatement of the employee, payment of back pay, or other appropriate relief.

Legislative history

Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 68, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Source: Texas Local Government Code § 158.012 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.