Tex. Local Government Code § 180.003
This is the official text of Tex. Local Government Code § 180.003, part of Texas’s Local Government Code — governs the powers and operations of Texas cities and counties.
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§ 180.003. MAXIMUM DUTY HOURS OF PEACE OFFICERS.
Official statutory text
(a) In a county with a population of 372,000 to 400,000, a sheriff, deputy, constable, or other peace officer of the county or a municipality located in the county may not be required to be on duty more than 48 hours a week unless the peace officer is called on by a superior officer to serve during an emergency as determined by the superior officer.
(b) Hours of duty over 48 hours a week, compiled by a peace officer under Subsection (a), may be treated as overtime and may be deducted from future required hours of duty if:
(1) the overtime is used within one year after it is compiled; and
(2) the peace officer obtains the permission of the superior officer.
(b) Hours of duty over 48 hours a week, compiled by a peace officer under Subsection (a), may be treated as overtime and may be deducted from future required hours of duty if:
(1) the overtime is used within one year after it is compiled; and
(2) the peace officer obtains the permission of the superior officer.
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