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House Bill 2892 |
House Author: Luna et al. |
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Effective: 9-1-05 |
Senate Sponsor: Gallegos |
House Bill 2892 amends the Local Government Code to establish local control of firefighter employment matters in certain municipalities. The bill includes provisions relating to a petition for recognition by a governing body, a certification election, an election to authorize operation, change or modification of recognition, the prohibition of strikes, recognition of a firefighters association, general information relating to agreements, selection of a bargaining agent and bargaining unit, protected rights of firefighters, open records, open deliberations, ratification and enforceability of an agreement, action or election to repeal authorization or an agreement, preemption of other law, and an agreement's effect on existing benefits.