Tex. Local Government Code § 143.1095

This is the official text of Tex. Local Government Code § 143.1095, part of Texas’s Local Government Code — governs the powers and operations of Texas cities and counties.

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§ 143.1095. TRANSFERS IN POSITION IN SAME CLASSIFICATION IN FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Official statutory text

(a) The head of the fire department may transfer a fire fighter from one position to another position in the same classification in the fire department if the transfer is:

(1) a promotion or demotion of the fire fighter;

(2) required to balance the work force;

(3) for disciplinary reasons;

(4) based on the seniority of the fire fighter;

(5) a result of a mutual agreement between the department head and the fire fighter; or

(6) for any other specified reason the department head considers necessary.

(b) If the department head transfers a fire fighter under this section, the department head shall designate in a written statement the basis for the transfer.

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