Sec. 158.037. APPEALS. (a) An employee who, on a final decision by the commission, is demoted, suspended, or removed from a position may appeal the decision by filing a petition in a district court in the county within 30 days after the date of the decision.
(b) An appeal under this section is under the substantial evidence rule, and the judgment of the district court is appealable as in other civil cases.
(c) If the district court renders judgment for the petitioner, the court may order reinstatement of the employee, payment of back pay, or other appropriate relief.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 68, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees
Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees
Chapter 158 - County Civil Service
Subchapter B. Sheriff's Department Civil Service System in Certain Counties
Section 158.032. Eligible Departments
Section 158.033. Petition and Election
Section 158.034. Appointment of Commission
Section 158.035. Powers of Commission
Section 158.0351. Procedures After Felony Indictment or Misdemeanor Complaint
Section 158.0355. Authority to Issue Subpoenas and Administer Oaths
Section 158.036. Compensation and Staff
Section 158.0371. Review Under Substantial Evidence Rule