Title LG, Local Government Code

Sec. 176.006. DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR VENDORS AND OTHER PERSONS; QUESTIONNAIRE. (a) A vendor shall file a completed conflict of interest questionnaire if the vendor has a business relationship with a local governmental entity and: (1) has an employment or other business relat…

Sec. 176.0065. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS. A records administrator shall: (1) maintain a list of local government officers of the local governmental entity and shall make that list available to the public and any vendor who may be required to file a conflict of interest questionnaire…

Sec. 176.008. ELECTRONIC FILING. The requirements of this chapter, including signature requirements, may be satisfied by electronic filing in a form approved by the commission. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1014 (H.B. 914), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.

Sec. 176.009. POSTING ON INTERNET. (a) A local governmental entity that maintains an Internet website shall provide access to the statements and to questionnaires required to be filed under this chapter on that website. This subsection does not require a local governmental entity…

Sec. 176.010. REQUIREMENTS CUMULATIVE. The requirements of this chapter are in addition to any other disclosure required by law. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1014 (H.B. 914), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.

Sec. 176.012. APPLICATION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION LAW. This chapter does not require a local governmental entity to disclose any information that is excepted from disclosure by Chapter 552, Government Code. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 226 (H.B. 1491), Sec. 8, eff. May …

Sec. 176.013. ENFORCEMENT. (a) A local government officer commits an offense under this chapter if the officer: (1) is required to file a conflicts disclosure statement under Section 176.003; and (2) knowingly fails to file the required conflicts disclosure statement with the app…

Sec. 177.001. CERTAIN COVERAGE AUTHORIZED. (a) A county or other political subdivision of this state may procure contracts insuring the political subdivision's officials, employees, and retirees or any class of the political subdivision's officials, employees, and retirees under …

Sec. 177.002. PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS. (a) A county or other political subdivision of this state that is authorized to procure a contract insuring the political subdivision's officials, employees, and retirees or any class of the political subdivision's officials, employees, and reti…

Sec. 177.003. USE OF STATE FUNDS. State funds may not be used to procure a contract under this subchapter or pay premiums under that contract. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 1K.002, eff. April 1, 2009. SUBCHAPTER B. HEALTH AND INSURANCE FUND

Sec. 177.051. FUND AUTHORIZED. (a) A county or other political subdivision of this state may establish a fund to provide insurance authorized by Subchapter A. (b) A fund established under Subsection (a) shall be known as the "health and insurance fund--employees and dependents." …

Sec. 177.052. PAYMENT OF MONEY INTO FUND. There shall be credited to a fund established under this subchapter: (1) any salary deduction to which an official, employee, or retiree agrees in writing; and (2) contributions from the county or other political subdivision. Added by Act…

Sec. 177.053. USE OF MONEY IN FUND. Payment from a fund established under this subchapter: (1) is authorized only for the payment of premiums on life, group health, accident, accidental death and dismemberment, or hospital, surgical, or medical expense insurance for officials, em…

Sec. 177.054. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FROM FUND. A claim against a fund established under this subchapter shall be payable in the same manner as other claims of the county or other political subdivision. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 1K.002, eff. April …

Sec. 177A.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Emergency medical services personnel" means a person described by Section 773.003, Health and Safety Code, who is a paid employee of a political subdivision. (2) "Firefighter" means a firefighter who is a permanent, paid employee …

Sec. 177A.002. EFFECT ON LABOR AGREEMENTS. Notwithstanding any other law, including Section 142.067, 142.117, 143.207, 143.307, 143.361, 147.004, or 174.005, a collective bargaining, meet and confer, or other similar agreement that provides a benefit for an ill or injured employe…

Sec. 177A.003. LINE OF DUTY ILLNESS OR INJURY LEAVE OF ABSENCE. (a) A political subdivision shall provide to a firefighter, police officer, or emergency medical services personnel a leave of absence for an illness or injury related to the person's line of duty. The leave is with …

Sec. 177A.004. RETURN TO DUTY. (a) If able, a firefighter, police officer, or emergency medical services personnel may return to light duty while recovering from a temporary disability. If medically necessary, the light duty assignment may continue for at least one year. (b) Afte…

Sec. 178.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the governing body of a special district. (2) "Director" means a board member. (3) "Misconduct" means intentionally or knowingly: (A) violating a law relating to the office of director; or (B) misapplying any thing of …

Sec. 178.051. APPLICABILITY. This subchapter applies to any type of special district with a board that is wholly or partly appointed, including: (1) agricultural development districts; (2) appraisal districts; (3) athletic stadium authorities; (4) civic center authorities; (5) co…

Sec. 178.052. EXEMPTIONS. (a) This subchapter does not apply to a regional planning commission under Chapter 391. (b) This subchapter does not apply to a director who is a county officer under Section 24, Article V, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 985…

Sec. 178.053. REMOVAL OF DIRECTOR BY COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR MISCONDUCT. (a) The commissioners court of a county may remove for misconduct a director who: (1) serves as a director of a special district located wholly or partly in the county; and (2) was appointed by the commissio…

Sec. 178.054. HEARING. (a) A commissioners court that desires to remove a director for misconduct shall hold a hearing on the director's removal. (b) The director and any interested person is entitled to appear at the hearing. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 985 (S.B. 12…

Sec. 178.055. ORDER REMOVING DIRECTOR. (a) To remove a director of a special district located wholly in one county, the commissioners court of the county must: (1) find after the hearing that the director engaged in misconduct; and (2) issue an order removing the director. (b) To…

Sec. 178.056. VACANCY. (a) If a general or special law that governs the special district does not provide a method for filling a vacancy, the commissioners court that removed the director by order may appoint a director to serve the remainder of the removed director's term. (b) I…

Sec. 179.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Department" means the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. (2) "First responder" has the meaning assigned by Section 46.01, Penal Code. (3) "Handgun" has the meaning assigned by Section 46.01, Penal Code. Added by Act…

Sec. 179.002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER. This chapter applies only to: (1) a municipality with a population of 30,000 or less that has not adopted Chapter 174; and (2) a county with a population of 250,000 or less that has not adopted Chapter 174. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.…

Sec. 179.003. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. (a) This chapter does not create a cause of action or liability. (b) This chapter may not be construed to waive, under Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, or any other law, a municipality's or county's governmental immunity from s…

Sec. 179.051. AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY TO PROHIBIT OR REGULATE CARRYING HANDGUN. (a) A municipality or county to which this chapter applies and that employs or supervises first responders may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, order, or other measure that generally pro…

Sec. 179.052. AUTHORITY OF EMPLOYERS AND SUPERVISORS. (a) A municipal or county department or private entity that employs or supervises first responders providing services for a municipality or county to which this chapter applies may adopt a policy authorizing a first responder …

Sec. 179.053. LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED. A first responder shall maintain liability insurance coverage in an amount of at least $1 million if: (1) the first responder carries a handgun while on duty; and (2) the handgun is not an essential part of the first responder's duties.…

Sec. 179.054. STORAGE OF HANDGUN. (a) A first responder who enters a location where carrying a handgun is prohibited by federal law or otherwise shall use a device approved by the department under Section 411.1883(f), Government Code, to secure and store the handgun. (b) A first …

Sec. 179.055. DISCHARGE OF HANDGUN. A first responder may discharge a handgun while on duty only in self-defense. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1026 (H.B. 1069), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.

Sec. 179.056. LIMITED LIABILITY. (a) A municipality or county that employs or supervises first responders is not liable in a civil action arising from the discharge of a handgun by a first responder who is licensed to carry the handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government …

Sec. 179.057. COMPLAINTS. A member of the public may submit a complaint to the municipality or county employing or supervising the first responder using the municipality's or county's existing complaint procedure. One or more complaints received with respect to a specific first r…

Sec. 180.001. COERCION OF POLICE OFFICER OR FIRE FIGHTER IN CONNECTION WITH POLITICAL CAMPAIGN. (a) An individual commits an offense if the individual coerces a police officer or a fire fighter to participate or to refrain from participating in a political campaign. (b) An offens…

Sec. 180.002. DEFENSE OF CIVIL SUITS AGAINST PEACE OFFICERS, FIRE FIGHTERS, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL. (a) In this section, "peace officer" has the meaning assigned by Article 2A.001, Code of Criminal Procedure. (b) A municipality or a school district or other special purpo…

Sec. 180.003. MAXIMUM DUTY HOURS OF PEACE OFFICERS. (a) In a county with a population of 372,000 to 400,000, a sheriff, deputy, constable, or other peace officer of the county or a municipality located in the county may not be required to be on duty more than 48 hours a week unle…

Sec. 180.004. WORKING CONDITIONS FOR PREGNANT EMPLOYEES. (a) In this section, "office" means a municipal or county office, department, division, program, commission, bureau, board, committee, or similar entity. (b) A municipality or a county shall make a reasonable effort to acco…

Sec. 180.005. APPOINTMENTS TO LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. (a) In this section, "local government" means a county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state. (b) An appointment to the governing body of a local government shall be made as required by the law applicable…

Sec. 180.006. SOVEREIGN OR GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY WAIVED FOR CERTAIN CLAIMS. (a) This section applies only to a firefighter or police officer covered by: (1) Chapter 141, 142, or 143 or this chapter; (2) a municipal charter provision conferring civil service benefits of a municipa…

Sec. 180.007. PAYMENTS IN EXCESS OF CONTRACTUAL AMOUNT. (a) A political subdivision may not pay an employee or former employee more than an amount owed under a contract with the employee unless the political subdivision holds at least one public hearing under this section. (b) No…

Sec. 180.008. PROHIBITION ON USE OF PUBLIC MONEY TO SETTLE OR PAY SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLAIMS. (a) In this section, "political subdivision" means a county, municipality, school district, other special district, or other subdivision of state government. (b) A political subdivision ma…

Sec. 180.009. PAID QUARANTINE LEAVE FOR FIRE FIGHTERS, PEACE OFFICERS, DETENTION OFFICERS, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS. (a) In this section: (1) "Detention officer" means an individual appointed or employed by a political subdivision as a county jailer or other individual r…

Sec. 180.010. REMOVAL FOR CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES. (a) In this section, "qualifying offense" means a criminal offense involving: (1) bribery; (2) theft of public money; (3) perjury; (4) coercion of public servant or voter; (5) tampering with governmental record; (6) misuse of o…

Sec. 180.011. OCCUPATIONAL CANCER SCREENING FOR FIREFIGHTERS. (a) In this section, "firefighter" means an individual defined as fire protection personnel under Section 419.021, Government Code. (b) A political subdivision that employs firefighters shall offer an occupational canc…