Texas § 150.041 PROHIBITED MUNICIPAL ACTIONS.

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§ 150.041 — PROHIBITED MUNICIPAL ACTIONS.

Texas § 150.041

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Tex. Local Government Code Code Ann. § 150.041 (2026).

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Sec. 150.041. PROHIBITED MUNICIPAL ACTIONS.

(a)In this section, "candidate" has the meaning assigned by Section 251.001 (1), Election Code.

(b)A municipality may not prohibit a municipal employee from becoming a candidate for public office.

(c)A municipality may not take disciplinary action against a municipal employee, including terminating the employment of the employee, solely because the employee becomes a candidate for public office. However, the employee is still expected to fulfill all the duties and responsibilities associated with their municipal employment.

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Sec. 150.041. PROHIBITED MUNICIPAL ACTIONS. (a) In this section, "candidate" has the meaning assigned by Section 251.001 (1), Election Code.
(b) A municipality may not prohibit a municipal employee from becoming a candidate for public office.
(c) A municipality may not take disciplinary action against a municipal employee, including terminating the employment of the employee, solely because the employee becomes a candidate for public office. However, the employee is still expected to fulfill all the duties and responsibilities associated with their municipal employment.