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TX HB2175
Bill
Status
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sergio Munoz
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AI Summary
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Prohibits municipalities from adopting or enforcing charter provisions, ordinances, policies, or other measures that prevent police or fire department employees from circulating or signing certain petitions
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Protected petitions include those authorized under Chapter 142 (municipal civil service for firefighters and police), Chapter 143 (municipal civil service for firefighters and police officers), and Chapter 174 (fire and police employee relations)
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Adds new Subchapter Z to Chapter 150 of the Local Government Code, creating Section 150.901
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Takes effect immediately upon receiving two-thirds vote of all members elected to each house; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the authority of a municipality to prohibit police or fire department employees from circulating or signing certain employment petitions.
City Government
Last Action
Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs
3/14/2025