Tex.
Local Gov't Code Section 150.002
Political Activities
(a)
While in uniform or on active duty, an employee of the fire or police department of the municipality may not engage in a political activity relating to a campaign for an elective office.(b)
For the purposes of this section, a person engages in a political activity if the person:(1)
makes a public political speech supporting or opposing a candidate;(2)
distributes a card or other political literature relating to the campaign of a candidate;(3)
wears a campaign button;(4)
circulates or signs a petition for a candidate;(5)
solicits votes for a candidate; or(6)
solicits campaign contributions for a candidate.(c)
While out of uniform and not on active duty, an employee of the fire or police department may engage in a political activity relating to a campaign for an elective office, including each activity listed by Subsection (b), except that the person may not solicit campaign contributions for a candidate other than from members of an employee organization to which that person belongs.
Source:
Section 150.002 — Political Activities, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.150.htm#150.002 (accessed May 4, 2024).
