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Amend HB 957 on third reading, in SECTION 1 of the bill,
immediately following added Section 307.002, Government Code, by
inserting the following:
Sec. 307.003. INAPPLICABILITY TO PEACE OFFICERS,
FIREFIGHTERS, AND EMERGENCY SERVICES PERSONNEL. (a) This chapter
does not prohibit a member of the legislature from serving in any
position, other than an elective office, as a peace officer.
(b) This chapter does not prohibit a member of the
legislature from serving in an office, position of employment, or
other capacity if the primary duties of the office or position
relate to:
(1) firefighting; or
(2) the provision of emergency medical services to the
public.