Sec. 142.106. CHANGE OR MODIFICATION OF RECOGNITION. (a) The firefighters may modify or change the recognition of the association granted under this subchapter by filing with the governing body of the municipality a petition signed by a majority of all covered firefighters.
(b) The governing body of the municipality may:
(1) recognize the change or modification as provided by the petition; or
(2) order a certification election in accordance with Section 142.104 regarding whether to do so.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 262 (H.B. 2892), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
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 C. Local Control of Firefighter Employment
Section 142.101. Applicability
Section 142.103. Petition for Recognition: Election or Action by Governing Body
Section 142.104. Certification Election
Section 142.105. Election to Authorize Operating Under This Subchapter
Section 142.106. Change or Modification of Recognition
Section 142.107. Strikes Prohibited
Section 142.108. Recognition of Firefighters Association
Section 142.109. General Provisions Relating to Agreements
Section 142.110. Selection of Bargaining Agent; Bargaining Unit
Section 142.111. Protected Rights of Firefighter
Section 142.113. Open Deliberations
Section 142.114. Ratification and Enforceability of Agreement
Section 142.115. Action or Election to Repeal Authorization to Operate Under This Subchapter
Section 142.116. Election to Repeal Agreement
Section 142.117. Agreement Supersedes Conflicting Provisions