Sec. 147.0034. WITHDRAWAL OF RECOGNITION. (a) The police officers and firefighters may withdraw the recognition of the meet and confer team granted under this chapter by filing with the governing body of the municipality a petition signed by a majority of all covered police officers and a majority of all covered firefighters.
(b) The governing body of the municipality may:
(1) withdraw recognition as provided by the petition; or
(2) order a certification election in accordance with Section 147.0032 regarding whether to do so.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 835 (H.B. 866), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees
Subtitle A - Municipal Officers and Employees
Section 147.001. Applicability
Section 147.003. Meet and Confer Team; Negotiations
Section 147.0031. Petition for Recognition: Election or Action by Governing Body
Section 147.0032. Certification Election
Section 147.0033. Election to Authorize Operating Under This Chapter
Section 147.0034. Withdrawal of Recognition
Section 147.0035. Recognition of Meet and Confer Team
Section 147.004. General Provisions Relating to Agreements, Recognition, and Strikes
Section 147.005. Payroll Dues Deductions
Section 147.006. Records and Meetings
Section 147.007. Enforceability of Agreement
Section 147.008. Election to Ratify Agreement
Section 147.009. Action or Election to Repeal Authorization to Operate Under This Chapter