Sec. 143.038. TEMPORARY DUTIES IN HIGHER CLASSIFICATION. (a) This section does not apply to a municipality with a population of 1.5 million or more.
(b) The department head may designate a person from the next lower classification to temporarily fill a position in a higher classification. The designated person is entitled to the base salary of the higher position plus the person's own longevity or seniority pay, educational incentive pay, and certification pay during the time the person performs the duties.
(c) The temporary performance of the duties of a higher position by a person who has not been promoted as prescribed by this chapter may not be construed as a promotion.
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 B. Classification and Appointment
Section 143.021. Classification; Examination Requirement
Section 143.022. Physical Requirements and Examinations
Section 143.023. Eligibility for Beginning Position
Section 143.024. Entrance Examination Notice
Section 143.025. Entrance Examinations
Section 143.0251. Reappointment After Resignation
Section 143.026. Procedure for Filling Beginning Positions
Section 143.027. Probationary Period
Section 143.028. Eligibility for Promotion
Section 143.029. Promotional Examination Notice
Section 143.030. Eligibility for Fire Department Promotional Examination
Section 143.031. Eligibility for Police Department Promotional Examination
Section 143.032. Promotional Examination Procedure
Section 143.033. Promotional Examination Grades
Section 143.034. Review and Appeal of Promotional Examination
Section 143.035. Alternate Promotional System in Police Department
Section 143.036. Procedure for Making Promotional Appointments