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.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1104 (H.B. 3739), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.
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