Sec. 242.004. EMPLOYEES. (a) Within the limits specified by legislative appropriation, the department may employ and compensate personnel necessary to carry out the department's duties.
(b) Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, an employee of the department is employed on an at-will basis.
(c) The department shall establish procedures and practices governing:
(1) employment-related grievances submitted by department employees; and
(2) disciplinary actions within the department, including a procedure allowing a department employee to elect to participate in an independent dismissal mediation if the employee is recommended for dismissal.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Human Resources Code, Subchapter C, Chapter 61 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 653), Sec. 1.007, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Juvenile Justice Services and Facilities
Subtitle C - Secure Facilities
Chapter 242 - Operation of Secure Facilities
Subchapter A. General and Administrative Provisions
Section 242.001. Study of Treatment Methods; Statistical Records
Section 242.002. Evaluation of Treatment Programs; Availability
Section 242.003. Policies and Rules
Section 242.005. Professional Information for Advisory Board Members and Employees
Section 242.006. Intra-Agency Career Ladder Program
Section 242.007. Job Performance Evaluations
Section 242.008. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
Section 242.009. Juvenile Correctional Officers; Staffing
Section 242.010. Required Background and Criminal History Checks