Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 158.013 - Exemptions(a) A person who on August 30, 1971, was an employee of an eligible county under this subchapter may not be required to take a competitive examination or perform any other act to maintain the position held on that date.(b) This subchapter does not apply to: (1) assistant district attorneys, investigators, or other employees of a district or criminal district attorney, except as provided by Section 158.007;(2) the official shorthand reporter of a court; or(3) an elected or appointed officer under the constitution.Tex. Loc. Gov't. Code § 158.013
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1987.