Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 142.009

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 142.009 - Payment for Appearances of Fire Fighters and Police Officers in Court or Administrative Proceedings

(a) A municipality shall pay a fire fighter or police officer for an appearance as a witness in a criminal suit, a civil suit, or an administrative proceeding in which the municipality 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 fire fighter or police officer in the capacity of a fire fighter or police officer.

(b) Payment under this section is at the fire fighter's or police officer's regular rate of pay.

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

(d) This section does not reduce or prohibit compensation paid in excess of the regular rate of pay.

Tex. Loc. Gov't. Code § 142.009

Amended By Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 412, Sec. 1, eff. 6/19/2009.

Amended By Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 412, Sec. 2, eff. 6/19/2009.

Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1987.