Sec. 174.103. SINGLE BARGAINING AGENT FOR FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the fire and police departments of a political subdivision are separate collective bargaining units under this chapter.
(b) Associations that represent employees in the fire and police departments of a political subdivision may voluntarily join together for collective bargaining with the public employer.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 174 - Fire and Police Employee Relations
Subchapter D. Collective Bargaining
Section 174.101. Recognition of Bargaining Agent for Fire Fighters
Section 174.102. Recognition of Bargaining Agent for Police Officers
Section 174.103. Single Bargaining Agent for Fire Fighters and Police Officers
Section 174.104. Question Regarding Representation
Section 174.105. Duty to Bargain Collectively in Good Faith
Section 174.106. Designation of Negotiator
Section 174.107. Notice to Public Employer Regarding Certain Issues