Sec. 6.02. NO REQUIREMENT OF ON-THE-JOB INJURY. To qualify for disability retirement, a person's disability does not have to be incurred in connection with the person's performance of duties as a firefighter and may be incurred while employed by some person or entity other than the fire department.
Structure Texas Statutes
Article 6243e.1. Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund in Cities of 450,000 to 500,000
Article 6. Disability Retirement Benefits
Section 6.01. Initial Eligibility for Disability Retirement
Section 6.02. No Requirement of On-the-Job Injury
Section 6.03. Amount of Disability Benefit
Section 6.04. Termination During First 2-1/2 Years
Section 6.05. Continuation After First 2-1/2 Years
Section 6.06. Application; Physician's Statement; Medical Board Action
Section 6.07. Evidence of Income of Disability Retiree