Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 143.001

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

Section 143.001 - Purpose

(a) The purpose of this chapter is to secure efficient fire and police departments composed of capable personnel who are free from political influence and who have permanent employment tenure as public servants.

(b) The members of the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission shall administer this chapter in accordance with this purpose.

Tex. Loc. Gov't. Code § 143.001

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