Sec. 174.005. PREEMPTION OF OTHER LAW. Except as provided by this chapter, this chapter preempts all contrary local ordinances, executive orders, legislation, or rules adopted by the state or by a political subdivision or agent of the state, including a personnel board, civil service commission, commissioners court, or home-rule municipality. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by: Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 350 (H.B. 4205), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2025. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 901 (S.B. 777), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.