Tex. Local Government Code § 143.001

This is the official text of Tex. Local Government Code § 143.001, part of Texas’s Local Government Code — governs the powers and operations of Texas cities and counties.

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§ 143.001. PURPOSE.

Official statutory text

(a) The purpose of this chapter is to secure efficient fire and police departments composed of capable personnel who are free from political influence and who have permanent employment tenure as public servants.

(b) The members of the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission shall administer this chapter in accordance with this purpose.

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