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TX Loc Govt Code § 141.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees|Subtitle A - Municipal Officers and Employees|Chapter 141 - Compensation and Expenses of Municipal Officers and Employees|Subchapter A. Compensation, Expenses, and Payroll Deductions|Section 141.008. Payroll Deductions in Certain Municipalities

Sec. 141.008.  PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES.  (a)  The governing body of a municipality with a population of more than 10,000 may deduct from a municipal employee's monthly salary or wages an amount requested in writing by the employee in payment of membership dues to a bona fide employees' association named by the employee.(a-1)  The governing body shall make the payroll deduction described by Subsection (a) if requested in writing by employees who are fire protection personnel as defined by Section 419.021, Government Code, if the municipality receives revenue from the state, and if the municipality permits deductions for purposes other than charity, health insurance, taxes, or other purposes for which the municipality is required by law to permit a deduction.(a-2)  The governing body shall make the payroll deduction described by Subsection (a) if:(1)  requested in writing by employees who:(A)  are peace officers as defined by Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure; and(B)  are not members of a police department covered by a collective bargaining agreement or meet-and-confer agreement entered into under this code; and(2)  the municipality permits deductions for purposes other than charity, health insurance, taxes, or other purposes for which the municipality is required by law to permit a deduction.(b)  Participation in the payroll deduction program by a municipal employee who is on active full-time duty is voluntary.(c)  An employee's written request must:(1)  be set out in a form prescribed and provided by the municipal treasurer or comptroller;(2)  state the amount to be deducted each month;  and(3)  direct the municipal treasurer or comptroller to transfer the deducted funds to the designated employees' association.(d)  The amount deducted each month may not exceed the amount stated in the written request.  However, the governing body of a municipality having a program under this section may impose and collect an administrative fee from each participating employee in addition to the membership dues that are withheld.  The fee must be a reasonable amount to reimburse the municipality for the administrative costs of collecting, accounting for, and disbursing the membership dues.(e)  A request under this section remains in effect until the municipal treasurer or comptroller receives a written notice of revocation in a form prescribed and provided by the treasurer or comptroller and filed by the employee.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1310, Sec. 76A, eff. June 20, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 813 (S.B. 716), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 141.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees|Subtitle A - Municipal Officers and Employees|Chapter 141 - Compensation and Expenses of Municipal Officers and Employees|Subchapter A. Compensation, Expenses, and Payroll Deductions|Section 141.009. Definitions

Sec. 141.009.  DEFINITIONS.  (a)  In this chapter, "member of the fire department" means an employee of the fire department who is defined as "fire protection personnel" by Section 419.021, Government Code.(b)  In this chapter, "member of the police department" means an employee of the police department who has been licensed as a peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 92, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 12.1031, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 93 (S.B. 686), Sec. 2.47, eff. May 18, 2013.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 141.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees|Subtitle A - Municipal Officers and Employees|Chapter 141 - Compensation and Expenses of Municipal Officers and Employees|Subchapter A. Compensation, Expenses, and Payroll Deductions|Section 141.010. Municipal Employees in Type a and B General-Law Municipalities

Sec. 141.010.  MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES IN TYPE A AND B GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITIES. To the extent consistent with Subchapter B of this chapter and Chapters 142 and 143, the governing body of a Type A or B general-law municipality may consider longevity and cost of living in setting the salary of a municipal employee.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 922 (H.B. 3001), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 141.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees|Subtitle A - Municipal Officers and Employees|Chapter 141 - Compensation and Expenses of Municipal Officers and Employees|Subchapter B. Compensation of Members of Fire and Police Departments in Certain Municipalities|Section 141.031. Base Salary

Sec. 141.031.  BASE SALARY.  (a)  In a municipality with a population of 10,000 to 40,000, each member of the fire or police department is entitled to receive a salary of at least $165 a month.(b)  In a municipality with a population of 40,001 to 100,000, each member of the fire or police department is entitled to receive a salary of at least $195 a month.(c)  In a municipality with a population of 100,001 to 175,000, each member of the fire or police department is entitled to receive a salary of at least $210 a month.(d)  In a municipality with a population of more than 175,000, each member of the fire or police department is entitled to receive a salary of at least $220 a month.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 402, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 141.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees|Subtitle A - Municipal Officers and Employees|Chapter 141 - Compensation and Expenses of Municipal Officers and Employees|Subchapter B. Compensation of Members of Fire and Police Departments in Certain Municipalities|Section 141.032. Longevity Pay

Sec. 141.032.  LONGEVITY PAY.  In a municipality with a population of 10,000 or more, each member of the fire or police department is entitled to receive, in addition to all other money paid for services rendered in the department, longevity pay of $4 a month for each year of service in the department, not to exceed 25 years.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 141.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees|Subtitle A - Municipal Officers and Employees|Chapter 141 - Compensation and Expenses of Municipal Officers and Employees|Subchapter B. Compensation of Members of Fire and Police Departments in Certain Municipalities|Section 141.033. Classification of Positions; Salary Schedule

Sec. 141.033.  CLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS;  SALARY SCHEDULE.  (a)  Each municipality affected by this subchapter shall classify all positions in its fire and police departments and shall specify the duties and prescribe the salary for each classification.(b)  A member of the fire or police department who is required to perform the duties of a particular classification is entitled to be paid the salary prescribed for that position during the time the member performs those duties.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 141.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees|Subtitle A - Municipal Officers and Employees|Chapter 141 - Compensation and Expenses of Municipal Officers and Employees|Subchapter B. Compensation of Members of Fire and Police Departments in Certain Municipalities|Section 141.034. Petition to Increase Salaries

Sec. 141.034.  PETITION TO INCREASE SALARIES.  (a)  The qualified voters of a municipality with a population of more than 10,000, may petition the governing body of the municipality in accordance with this section to increase the minimum salary of each member of the fire or police department.(b)  A petition under this section must:(1)  state the amount of the proposed minimum salary for each rank, pay grade, or classification;(2)  state the effective date of the proposed salary increase;(3)  designate five qualified voters to act as a committee of petitioners authorized to negotiate with the governing body of the municipality under Subsection (g);  and(4)  be signed by a number of qualified voters equal to at least 25 percent of the voters who voted in the most recent municipal election.(c)  When a petition is filed under this section, the governing body shall:(1)  adopt the proposed minimum salary stated in the petition;(2)  offer an alternative minimum salary proposal under Subsection (g);  or(3)  call an election on the proposed minimum salary as provided by this section.(d)  If the governing body chooses to call an election, the only issue that may be submitted is whether the proposed minimum salary should be adopted.  The election shall be held on the first authorized uniform election date under Chapter 41, Election Code, that occurs after the 65th day after the date the petition was filed.(e)  The ballot for the election shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition:  "Adoption of the proposed minimum salaries of _____________ applicable to _____________."  The proposed salary for each rank, pay grade, or classification, the affected department, and effective date of the proposed minimum salary as stated in the petition must be inserted in the blank spaces.(f)  If a majority of the votes cast at the election favor the adoption of the proposed minimum salary, the governing body of the municipality shall cause the minimum salary to take effect not later than the date specified in the petition as the effective date.(g)  If the governing body chooses to offer an alternative minimum salary proposal, the governing body shall confer with the committee of petitioners designated in the petition and offer the alternative salary proposal.  If the committee accepts the alternative salary proposal, the governing body is not required to call an election.(h)  When an election has been held or an alternative salary proposal has been accepted under this section, a petition for another election under this section may not be filed until one year has elapsed after the date the election was held or the alternative salary proposal was accepted.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 141.035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees|Subtitle A - Municipal Officers and Employees|Chapter 141 - Compensation and Expenses of Municipal Officers and Employees|Subchapter B. Compensation of Members of Fire and Police Departments in Certain Municipalities|Section 141.035. Penalty

Sec. 141.035.  PENALTY.  (a)  A person who is a municipal official in a municipality with a population of 10,000 or more and who is in charge of the fire or police department or is responsible for setting the compensation provided by this subchapter commits an offense if the person violates this subchapter.(b)  An offense under this section is punishable by a fine of not less than $10 or more than $100.(c)  Each day on which the municipal official causes or permits a violation of this subchapter to occur is a separate offense.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 142.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees|Subtitle A - Municipal Officers and Employees|Chapter 142 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of Municipal Officers and Employees|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 142.001. General Provisions Relating to Hours of Labor and Vacation of Members of Fire and Police Departments in Municipalities

Sec. 142.001.  GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO HOURS OF LABOR AND VACATION OF MEMBERS OF FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS IN MUNICIPALITIES.  (a)  In Sections 142.0013, 142.0015, and 142.0017, "work cycle" means the period in a posted work schedule starting at the time the cycle begins and ending at the time the cycle begins to repeat itself.  The cycle may span any number of days or weeks or a part of a day or week.(b)  A provision of Section 142.0013, 142.0015, or 142.0017 does not apply if it is inconsistent with a collective bargaining agreement that was in effect on August 31, 1987, and was made in accordance with The Fire and Police Employee Relations Act (Article 5154c-1, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).(c)  Sections 142.0013 and 142.0015 do not prohibit the chief or head of a police department from assigning a police officer under the chief's or head's jurisdiction or supervision to work periods of uncompensated duty as prescribed by Section 143.055.  A period of uncompensated duty may not be considered or otherwise taken into account in determining compliance with Section 142.0013 or 142.0015, and Section 142.0013 and Sections 142.0015(f), (g), (h), and (j) do not apply to or include periods of uncompensated duty to which a police officer is assigned.(d)  Sections 142.0013, 142.0015, and 142.0017 do not prevent a fire fighter or police officer from working extra hours when exchanging hours of work with another fire fighter or police officer with the consent of the department head.(e)  A municipal official having charge of a fire department or police department commits an offense if the official violates Section 142.0013, 142.0015, or 142.0017.  An offense under this subsection is punishable by a fine of not less than $10 or more than $100.  Each day on which the municipal official causes or permits the section to be violated constitutes a separate offense.|Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 24(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 142.0013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees|Subtitle A - Municipal Officers and Employees|Chapter 142 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of Municipal Officers and Employees|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 142.0013. Hours of Labor and Vacation of Members of Fire and Police Departments in Certain Municipalities

Sec. 142.0013.  HOURS OF LABOR AND VACATION OF MEMBERS OF FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES.  (a)  A member of a fire or police department in a municipality with a population of more than 25,000 may not, except in an emergency, be required to be on duty more than six days in a week.(b)  A member of a fire or police department in a municipality with a population of more than 30,000 is entitled to 15 vacation days each year with pay if the member has been regularly employed in the department or departments for at least one year.  The municipal officials supervising the fire and police departments shall designate the days of the week during which a member of a fire department or police department is not required to be on duty and the days during which the member is allowed to be on vacation.(c)  A fire fighter shall be granted the same number of vacation days and holidays, or days in lieu of vacation days or holidays, granted to other municipal employees, at least one of which shall be designated as September 11th.(d)  A police officer shall be granted the same number of vacation days and holidays, or days in lieu of vacation days or holidays, granted to other municipal employees.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 24(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1287 (H.B. 2113), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1287 (H.B. 2113), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 142.0016 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees|Subtitle A - Municipal Officers and Employees|Chapter 142 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of Municipal Officers and Employees|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 142.0016. Use of Compensatory Time by Members of Fire and Police Departments in Municipality With Population of More Than 10,000

Sec. 142.0016.  USE OF COMPENSATORY TIME BY MEMBERS OF FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS IN MUNICIPALITY WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 10,000.  (a)  This section applies only in a municipality with a population of less than 1.5 million that is eligible to adopt civil service under Chapter 143.(b)  A fire fighter or police officer may, with the approval of the governing body of the municipality, accept instead of overtime pay compensatory time at a rate equal to 1-1/2 times the number of overtime hours.(c)  A fire fighter or police officer may use compensatory time only when both the fire fighter or police officer and the municipality agree the time may be used.(d)  A municipality may at any time pay a fire fighter or police officer for all or part of the person's accumulated compensatory time if both the fire fighter or police officer and the municipality agree the time may be paid.(e)  If full payment for a fire fighter's or police officer's accumulated compensatory time would exceed 10 percent of the person's annual salary, the municipality may at its option defer payment of the amount in excess of 10 percent until the first pay period of the next fiscal year.(f)  A municipality shall pay for accumulated compensatory time at a rate equal to the fire fighter's or police officer's salary at the time the payment is made or at the time the payment was requested, whichever is greater.(g)  If a fire fighter or police officer dies or terminates employment for any reason, the municipality shall pay to the fire fighter or police officer or to his estate the total value of all the fire fighter's or police officer's accumulated compensatory time.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 37, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 142.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees|Subtitle A - Municipal Officers and Employees|Chapter 142 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of Municipal Officers and Employees|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 142.002. Two Platoon Fire System and Hours of Labor in Certain Municipalities

Sec. 142.002.  TWO PLATOON FIRE SYSTEM AND HOURS OF LABOR IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES.  (a)  A municipality that maintains an organized, paid fire department shall establish and maintain a two platoon fire system if the municipality:(1)  has a population of 100,001 to 119,999 and is in a county containing more than 900 square miles;  or(2)  has a population of 265,000 or more and is in a county containing more than 1,500 square miles.(b)  An employee of a fire department in a municipality covered by Subsection (a) may not be required to be on duty more than 10 consecutive hours during the daytime or more than 14 consecutive hours during the nighttime.  The employee may not be required to be on duty more than 14 hours in a period of 24 consecutive hours, except as provided by Subsection (c).(c)  The head or chief officer of a fire department or company in a municipality covered by Subsection (a) shall arrange the working hours of the employees of the department or company so that the employees work, as nearly as practicable, an equal number of hours each month.  The working hours of the two platoons may be arranged so that each works 24 hours on duty and has 24 hours off duty.  The head or chief officer of the department, or an aide or assistant to the head or chief officer, may require an employee to continue on duty during an emergency for a longer period than specified by Subsection (b).(d)  A person commits an offense if the person violates this section or causes this section to be violated.  An offense under this subsection is a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not less than $10 or more than $100.  Each employee required or permitted to work in violation of this section and each day the section is violated constitute a separate offense.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 142.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees|Subtitle A - Municipal Officers and Employees|Chapter 142 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of Municipal Officers and Employees|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 142.003. Hospital and Medical Assistance for Police Reserve Force

Sec. 142.003.  HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR POLICE RESERVE FORCE.  (a)  The governing body of a municipality may provide hospital and medical assistance to a member of the police reserve force who sustains injury in the course of performing official duties in the same manner as provided by the governing body for a full-time police officer.(b)  A police reserve officer is eligible for death benefits as provided by Chapter 615, Government Code.(c)  This section does not authorize a member of a police reserve force to become eligible for participation in a pension fund created under state statute of which a regular officer may become a member by payroll deductions or otherwise.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(33), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 142.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees|Subtitle A - Municipal Officers and Employees|Chapter 142 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of Municipal Officers and Employees|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 142.004. Payment of Hospitalization Costs for Peace Officers and Fire Fighters

Sec. 142.004.  PAYMENT OF HOSPITALIZATION COSTS FOR PEACE OFFICERS AND FIRE FIGHTERS.  (a)  In this section, "peace officer" means a peace officer as defined by Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure.(b)  If a peace officer or fire fighter employed by a municipality sustains an injury in the performance of the person's duties that results in permanent incapacity for work and requires constant confinement in a hospital or other institution providing medical treatment, the municipality may pay all costs of the confinement in excess of amounts that are paid under a policy of insurance or by another governmental entity.(c)  To the extent this section permits payments, the municipality is subrogated to the rights of the peace officer or fire fighter in a suit against a third party because of the injury.(d)  To receive funds under this section, a peace officer or fire fighter must furnish the governing body of the municipality:(1)  proof that the injury was sustained in the performance of the person's duties resulting in permanent incapacity for work and requiring constant confinement for medical treatment;(2)  proof of the part of the cost of confinement not paid under a policy of insurance or by another governmental entity;  and(3)  any other information or evidence required by the governing body.(e)  This section does not permit payment of costs of constant confinement for medical treatment incurred before August 27, 1973.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|