Sec. 143.016. PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF CHAPTER. (a) A fire fighter or police officer commits an offense if the person violates this chapter.
(b) An offense under this section or Section 143.009 is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $10 or more than $100, confinement in the county jail for not more than 30 days, or both fine and confinement.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees
Subtitle A - Municipal Officers and Employees
Chapter 143 - Municipal Civil Service for Firefighters and Police Officers
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 143.002. Municipalities Covered by Chapter
Section 143.004. Election to Adopt or Repeal Chapter
Section 143.005. Status of Employees if Chapter Adopted
Section 143.0051. Status of Employees in Certain Fire Departments
Section 143.0051. Status of Employees in Certain Fire Departments
Section 143.0052. Fee for Emergency Medical Services
Section 143.006. Implementation: Commission
Section 143.007. Removal of Commission Member
Section 143.008. Adoption and Publication of Rules
Section 143.009. Commission Investigations and Inspections
Section 143.010. Commission Appeal Procedure
Section 143.011. Decisions and Records
Section 143.013. Appointment and Removal of Department Head
Section 143.014. Appointment and Removal of Person Classified Immediately Below Department Head
Section 143.015. Appeal of Commission Decision to District Court