Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 142.056 · Subchapter B. LOCAL CONTROL OF POLICE OFFICER EMPLOYMENT MATTERS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
CHANGE OR MODIFICATION OF RECOGNITION.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) The police officers may modify or change the recognition of the association granted under this subchapter by filing with the governing body of the municipality a petition signed by a majority of all covered police officers.
(b) The governing body of the municipality may:
(1) recognize the change or modification as provided by the petition; or
(2) order a certification election in accordance with Section 142.054 regarding whether to do so.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1193 (H.B. 304), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.142.htm
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