Tex.
Local Gov't Code Section 143.086
Political Activities
(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.
Source:
Section 143.086 — Political Activities, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.143.htm#143.086 (accessed May 26, 2025).
