Except as provided by this chapter, this chapter preempts all contrary local ordinances, executive orders, legislation, or rules adopted by the state or by a political subdivision or agent of the state, including a personnel board, civil service commission, commissioners court, or home-rule municipality.
Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 174.005
PREEMPTION OF OTHER LAW
Known as the The Fire and Police Employee Relations Act
The act spans §§ 174.001 to 174.253 (54 sections).
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case City of Sherman v. Hudman (1999)
Most recently applied in City of Santa Fe v. Boudreaux (May 2008)
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff
Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.