Sec. 143.084. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS AND PENSION BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS. (a) Each fire fighter or police officer who, since December 31, 1969, has been continuously employed as a temporary employee under the provision codified as Section 143.083 has the full status of a civil service employee with all the rights and privileges granted by Section 143.005.
(b) A fire fighter or police officer covered by Subsection (a) is eligible to participate in earned pension benefits. The person may buy back service credits in the pension fund in which the permanent fire fighters or police officers in the department have participated since that person's employment. The credits may be bought at a rate determined by the actuary of the affected pension fund.
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