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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE |
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Title 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES |
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Subtitle A. MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES |
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Chapter 143. MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE FOR FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS |
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Subchapter F. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS |
Sec. 143.086. POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
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(a) While in uniform or on active duty, a fire fighter or police officer may not take an active part in another person's political campaign for an elective position of the municipality.
(b) For the purposes of this section, a person takes an active part in a political campaign if the person:
(1) makes a political speech;
(2) distributes a card or other political literature;
(3) writes a letter;
(4) signs a petition;
(5) actively and openly solicits votes; or
(6) makes public derogatory remarks about a candidate for an elective position of the municipality.
(c) A fire fighter or police officer may not be required to contribute to a political fund or to render a political service to a person or party. A fire fighter or police officer may not be removed, reduced in classification or salary, or otherwise prejudiced for refusing to contribute to a political fund or to render a political service.
(d) A municipal official who attempts to violate Subsection (c) violates this chapter.
(e) Except as expressly provided by this section, the commission or the municipality's governing body may not restrict a fire fighter's or police officer's right to engage in a political activity.