Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 180.008
Prohibition on Use of Public Money to Settle or Pay Sexual Harassment Claims

(a)

In this section, “political subdivision” means a county, municipality, school district, other special district, or other subdivision of state government.

(b)

A political subdivision may not use public money to settle or otherwise pay a sexual harassment claim made against a person who is:

(1)

an elected or appointed member of the governing body of the political subdivision; or

(2)

an officer or employee of the political subdivision.

Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 551 (S.B. 282), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: Section 180.008 — Prohibition on Use of Public Money to Settle or Pay Sexual Harassment Claims, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.180.htm#180.008 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

180.001
Coercion of Police Officer or Fire Fighter in Connection with Political Campaign 180.002
Defense of Civil Suits Against Peace Officers, Fire Fighters, and Emergency Medical Personnel 180.003
Maximum Duty Hours of Peace Officers 180.004
Working Conditions for Pregnant Employees 180.005
Appointments to Local Governing Bodies 180.006
Sovereign or Governmental Immunity Waived for Certain Claims 180.007
Payments in Excess of Contractual Amount 180.008
Prohibition on Use of Public Money to Settle or Pay Sexual Harassment Claims 180.009
Paid Quarantine Leave for Fire Fighters, Peace Officers, Detention Officers, and Emergency Medical Technicians 180.010
Removal for Certain Criminal Offenses

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Original Source: Section 180.008 — Prohibition on Use of Public Money to Settle or Pay Sexual Harassment Claims, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.180.htm#180.008 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 180.008 Prohibition on Use of Public Money to Settle or Pay Sexual Harassment Claims

(a)

(b)

(1)

(2)

Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 180.008
Prohibition on Use of Public Money to Settle or Pay Sexual Harassment Claims