Sec. 143.083. EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS. (a) If a municipality is unable to recruit qualified fire fighters or police officers because of the maximum age limit prescribed by Section 143.023 and the municipality's governing body finds that this inability creates an emergency, the commission shall recommend to the governing body additional rules governing the temporary employment of persons who are 36 years of age or older.
(b) A person employed under this section:
(1) is designated as a temporary employee;
(2) is not eligible for pension benefits;
(3) is not eligible for appointment or promotion if a permanent applicant or employee is available;
(4) is not eligible to become a full-fledged civil service employee; and
(5) must be dismissed before a permanent civil service employee may be dismissed under Section 143.085.
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 F. Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 143.081. Determination of Physical and Mental Fitness
Section 143.082. Efficiency Reports
Section 143.083. Emergency Appointment of Temporary Fire Fighters and Police Officers
Section 143.085. Force Reduction and Reinstatement List
Section 143.086. Political Activities
Section 143.087. Strike Prohibition
Section 143.088. Unlawful Resignation or Retirement