Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 147.011
Effect on Existing Benefits and Rights

(a)

This chapter may not be construed to repeal any existing benefit provided by statute or ordinance concerning police officers’ or firefighters’ compensation, pensions, retirement plans, hours of work, conditions of employment, or other emoluments except as expressly provided in a ratified meet and confer agreement. This chapter is in addition to the benefits provided by existing statutes and ordinances.

(b)

This chapter may not be construed to interfere with the free speech right, guaranteed by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, of an individual firefighter or a police officer to endorse or dissent from any agreement.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 835 (H.B. 866), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.

Source: Section 147.011 — Effect on Existing Benefits and Rights, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.147.htm#147.011 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

147.001
Applicability 147.002
Definitions 147.003
Meet and Confer Team 147.004
General Provisions Relating to Agreements, Recognition, and Strikes 147.005
Payroll Dues Deductions 147.006
Records and Meetings 147.007
Enforceability of Agreement 147.008
Election to Ratify Agreement 147.009
Action or Election to Repeal Authorization to Operate Under This Chapter 147.010
Election to Repeal Agreement 147.011
Effect on Existing Benefits and Rights 147.0031
Petition for Recognition: Election or Action by Governing Body 147.0032
Certification Election 147.0033
Election to Authorize Operating Under This Chapter 147.0034
Withdrawal of Recognition 147.0035
Recognition of Meet and Confer Team

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Original Source: Section 147.011 — Effect on Existing Benefits and Rights, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.147.htm#147.011 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 147.011 Effect on Existing Benefits and Rights

(a)

(b)

Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 147.011
Effect on Existing Benefits and Rights