Text of section as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 551 (S.B. 282), Sec. 2
For text of section as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 685 (H.B. 2073), Sec. 2, see other Sec. 180.008.
Sec. 180.008. PROHIBITION ON USE OF PUBLIC MONEY TO SETTLE OR PAY SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLAIMS. (a) In this section, "political subdivision" means a county, municipality, school district, other special district, or other subdivision of state government.
(b) A political subdivision may not use public money to settle or otherwise pay a sexual harassment claim made against a person who is:
(1) an elected or appointed member of the governing body of the political subdivision; or
(2) an officer or employee of the political subdivision.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 551 (S.B. 282), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees
Section 180.001. Coercion of Police Officer or Fire Fighter in Connection With Political Campaign
Section 180.003. Maximum Duty Hours of Peace Officers
Section 180.004. Working Conditions for Pregnant Employees
Section 180.005. Appointments to Local Governing Bodies
Section 180.006. Sovereign or Governmental Immunity Waived for Certain Claims
Section 180.007. Payments in Excess of Contractual Amount
Section 180.008. Prohibition on Use of Public Money to Settle or Pay Sexual Harassment Claims