Sec. 142.003. HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR POLICE RESERVE FORCE. (a) The governing body of a municipality may provide hospital and medical assistance to a member of the police reserve force who sustains injury in the course of performing official duties in the same manner as provided by the governing body for a full-time police officer.
(b) A police reserve officer is eligible for death benefits as provided by Chapter 615, Government Code.
(c) This section does not authorize a member of a police reserve force to become eligible for participation in a pension fund created under state statute of which a regular officer may become a member by payroll deductions or otherwise.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(33), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees
Subtitle A - Municipal Officers and Employees
Chapter 142 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of Municipal Officers and Employees
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 142.002. Two Platoon Fire System and Hours of Labor in Certain Municipalities
Section 142.003. Hospital and Medical Assistance for Police Reserve Force
Section 142.004. Payment of Hospitalization Costs for Peace Officers and Fire Fighters
Section 142.006. Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance for Peace Officers and Fire Fighters
Section 142.008. Salary Continuation Payments; Subrogation
Section 142.011. Educational Leave
Section 142.012. Overtime Compensation for Certain Police Department Officers and Civilian Employees
Section 142.013. Business Leave Time Account for Police Officers in Certain Municipalities
Section 142.014. Business Leave Time Account for Firefighters in Certain Municipalities