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Tex. Local Government Code § 142.056: CHANGE OR MODIFICATION OF RECOGNITION.
Where this section sits in the code
- 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 B. LOCAL CONTROL OF POLICE OFFICER EMPLOYMENT MATTERS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
(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.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1193 (H.B. 304), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
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