Texas § 143.071 LEAVES OF ABSENCE; RESTRICTION PROHIBITED.

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§ 143.071 — LEAVES OF ABSENCE; RESTRICTION PROHIBITED.

Texas § 143.071

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Tex. Local Government Code Code Ann. § 143.071 (2026).

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Sec. 143.071. LEAVES OF ABSENCE; RESTRICTION PROHIBITED.

(a)If a sufficient number of fire fighters or police officers are available to carry out the normal functions of the fire or police department, a fire fighter or police officer may not be refused a reasonable leave of absence without pay to attend a fire or police school, convention, or meeting if the purpose of the school, convention, or meeting is to secure a more efficient department and better working conditions for department personnel.

(b)A rule that affects a fire fighter's or police officer's constitutional right to appear before or to petition the legislature may not be adopted.

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Sec. 143.071. LEAVES OF ABSENCE; RESTRICTION PROHIBITED. (a) If a sufficient number of fire fighters or police officers are available to carry out the normal functions of the fire or police department, a fire fighter or police officer may not be refused a reasonable leave of absence without pay to attend a fire or police school, convention, or meeting if the purpose of the school, convention, or meeting is to secure a more efficient department and better working conditions for department personnel.
(b) A rule that affects a fire fighter's or police officer's constitutional right to appear before or to petition the legislature may not be adopted.