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Texas Local Government Code

§ 180.008 — PROHIBITION ON USE OF PUBLIC MONEY TO SETTLE OR PAY SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLAIMS

LG § 180.008Title 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Part C. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT · Ch. 180. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AFFECTING OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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(a)In this section, "political subdivision" means a county, municipality, school district, other special district, or other subdivision of state government.
(b)A political subdivision may not use public money to settle or otherwise pay a sexual harassment claim made against a person who is:
(1)an elected or appointed member of the governing body of the political subdivision; or
(2)an officer or employee of the political subdivision.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 551 (S.B. 282), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: Texas Local Government Code § 180.008 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.