Tex. Local Government Code § 150.041
PROHIBITED MUNICIPAL ACTIONS
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- Tex. Local Government Code § 150.041, PROHIBITED MUNICIPAL ACTIONS, Texas, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/689875
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(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.