Sec. 142.010. DEFINITIONS. (a) In this chapter, "member of the fire department" means an employee of the fire department who is defined as "fire protection personnel" by Section 419.021, Government Code.
(b) In this chapter, "member of the police department" means an employee of the police department who has been licensed as a peace officer by the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 92, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 28, 1989. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 12.1032, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
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