Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 143.041
Salary

(a)

This section does not apply to a municipality with a population of 1.5 million or more.

(b)

Except as provided by Section 143.038 (Temporary Duties in Higher Classification), all fire fighters or police officers in the same classification are entitled to the same base salary.

(c)

In addition to the base salary, each fire fighter or police officer is entitled to each of the following types of pay, if applicable:

(1)

longevity or seniority pay;

(2)

educational incentive pay as authorized by Section 143.044;

(3)

assignment pay as authorized by Sections 143.042 (Assignment Pay) and 143.043 (Field Training Officer Assignment Pay);

(4)

certification pay as authorized by Section 143.044;

(5)

shift differential pay as authorized by Section 143.047 (Shift Differential Pay); and

(6)

fitness incentive pay as authorized by Section 143.044.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1172, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 552 (H.B. 1213), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.

Source: Section 143.041 — Salary, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.­143.­htm#143.­041 (accessed May 26, 2025).

143.001
Purpose 143.002
Municipalities Covered by Chapter 143.003
Definitions 143.004
Election to Adopt or Repeal Chapter 143.005
Status of Employees if Chapter Adopted 143.006
Implementation: Commission 143.007
Removal of Commission Member 143.008
Adoption and Publication of Rules 143.009
Commission Investigations and Inspections 143.010
Commission Appeal Procedure 143.011
Decisions and Records 143.012
Director 143.013
Appointment and Removal of Department Head 143.014
Appointment and Removal of Person Classified Immediately Below Department Head 143.015
Appeal of Commission Decision to District Court 143.016
Penalty for Violation of Chapter 143.021
Classification 143.022
Physical Requirements and Examinations 143.023
Eligibility for Beginning Position 143.024
Entrance Examination Notice 143.025
Entrance Examinations 143.026
Procedure for Filling Beginning Positions 143.027
Probationary Period 143.028
Eligibility for Promotion 143.029
Promotional Examination Notice 143.030
Eligibility for Fire Department Promotional Examination 143.031
Eligibility for Police Department Promotional Examination 143.032
Promotional Examination Procedure 143.033
Promotional Examination Grades 143.034
Review and Appeal of Promotional Examination 143.035
Alternate Promotional System in Police Department 143.036
Procedure for Making Promotional Appointments 143.037
Record of Certification and Appointment 143.038
Temporary Duties in Higher Classification 143.041
Salary 143.042
Assignment Pay 143.043
Field Training Officer Assignment Pay 143.045
Accumulation and Payment of Sick Leave 143.046
Vacations 143.047
Shift Differential Pay 143.051
Cause for Removal or Suspension 143.0051
Status of Employees in Certain Fire Departments 143.0052
Fee for Emergency Medical Services 143.052
Disciplinary Suspensions 143.053
Appeal of Disciplinary Suspension 143.054
Demotions 143.055
Uncompensated Duty of Police Officers 143.056
Procedures After Felony Indictment or Misdemeanor Complaint 143.057
Hearing Examiners 143.071
Leaves of Absence 143.072
Military Leave of Absence 143.073
Line of Duty Illness or Injury Leave of Absence 143.074
Reappointment After Recovery from Disability 143.075
Military Leave Time Accounts 143.081
Determination of Physical and Mental Fitness 143.082
Efficiency Reports 143.083
Emergency Appointment of Temporary Fire Fighters 143.084
Civil Service Status and Pension Benefits for Certain Fire Fighters 143.085
Force Reduction and Reinstatement List 143.086
Political Activities 143.087
Strike Prohibition 143.088
Unlawful Resignation or Retirement 143.089
Personnel File 143.090
Release of Photographs of Police Officers 143.102
Appointment of Assistant Chief 143.103
Specialized Police Divisions 143.104
Examination Procedure 143.105
Eligibility for Beginning Position in Police Department 143.106
Eligibility for Fire Department Promotional Examination 143.107
Promotional Examination Notice 143.108
Promotional Examination Grades 143.109
Crossover Promotions in Police Department 143.110
Salary 143.111
Temporary Duties in Higher Classification 143.112
Educational Incentive Pay 143.113
Assignment Pay 143.115
Payment of Accumulated Vacation Leave in Populous Municipality 143.116
Payment of Sick Leave on Termination of Service 143.117
Disciplinary Suspensions 143.118
Appeal of Disciplinary Suspension 143.119
Indefinite Suspensions 143.120
Appeal of Indefinite Suspension 143.121
Appeal to District Court 143.122
Uncompensated Duty 143.123
Investigation of Fire Fighters and Police Officers 143.124
Polygraph Examinations 143.125
Police Department Probationary Period After Reappointment in Populous Municipality 143.126
Legislative Leave 143.127
Grievance Procedure 143.128
Step I Grievance Procedure 143.129
Step Ii Grievance Procedure 143.130
Step Iii Grievance Procedure 143.131
Step Iv Grievance Procedure 143.132
Grievance Examiner 143.133
Special Provisions for Steps I and Ii 143.134
Miscellaneous Grievance Provisions 143.135
Mediation 143.201
Population 143.202
Definitions 143.203
General Provisions Relating to Agreements, Recognition, and Strikes 143.204
Recognition of Fire Fighter Association 143.205
Open Records Required 143.206
Enforceability of Agreement 143.207
Agreement Supersedes Conflicting Provisions 143.208
Repeal of Agreement by Electorate 143.209
Protected Rights of Individual Employees 143.0251
Reappointment After Resignation 143.301
Municipalities Covered by Subchapter 143.302
Definitions 143.303
General Provisions Relating to Agreements, Recognition, and Strikes 143.304
Recognition of Fire Fighters or Police Officers Association 143.305
Open Records Required 143.306
Enforceability of Agreement 143.307
Agreement Supersedes Conflicting Provisions 143.308
Repeal of Agreement by Electorate 143.309
Protected Rights of Individual Employees 143.310
Binding Interest Arbitration 143.311
Appointments to Classification Immediately Below Department Head 143.312
Investigation of Fire Fighters and Police Officers 143.313
Polygraph Examinations 143.351
Applicability 143.352
Definitions 143.353
General Provisions Relating to Agreements, Recognition, and Strikes 143.354
Recognition of Police Employee Group 143.358
Open Records Required 143.359
Enforceability of Agreement 143.360
Election to Ratify Agreement 143.361
Agreement Supersedes Conflicting Provisions 143.362
Repeal of Agreement by Electorate 143.363
Protected Rights of Individual Employees 143.401
Applicability 143.402
Election to Adopt or Repeal Subchapter 143.403
Status of Employees if Subchapter Adopted 143.1014
Notice Requirement for Certain Meetings or Hearings 143.1015
Commission Appeal Procedure 143.1016
Hearing Examiners 143.1017
Procedures After Felony Indictment or Other Crime of Moral Turpitude 143.1018
Ex Parte Communications 143.1041
Entrance Examination for Beginning Peace Officer Position in Police Department 143.1051
Eligibility for Beginning Position in Fire Department 143.1055
Applicant for Beginning Position in Police Department with Previous Experience 143.1095
Transfers in Position in Same Classification in Fire Department 143.1115
Determination of Physical and Mental Fitness 143.1155
Accumulated Vacation and Holiday Leave 143.1214
Records Related to Disciplinary Actions or Charges of Misconduct 143.1215
Reinstatement 143.1216
Certain Nondisciplinary Actions 143.1251
Reappointment After Resignation 143.1261
Legislative Leave Account 143.3015
Limitation on Municipalities Covered by Subchapter: Voter Approval
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May 26, 2025

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