Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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 C. LOCAL CONTROL OF FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYMENT MATTERS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES |
Sec. 142.106. CHANGE OR MODIFICATION OF RECOGNITION
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(a) The firefighters 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 firefighters.
(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 142.104 regarding whether to do so.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 262 , Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.