Sec. 143.088. UNLAWFUL RESIGNATION OR RETIREMENT. (a) This section does not apply to a municipality with a population of 1.5 million or more.
(b) A person commits an offense if the person accepts money or anything of value from another person in return for retiring or resigning from the person's civil service position.
(c) A person commits an offense if the person gives money or anything of value to another person in return for the other person's retirement or resignation from the person's civil service position.
(d) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
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