Texas HB1654 prohibits employers from discharging, suspending, or terminating peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters.

Texas HB1654 amends the Texas Government Code to protect peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, and firefighters from being discharged, indefinitely suspended, or terminated from employment due to injuries sustained in the line of duty. The bill applies to injuries covered under Title 5, Labor Code. It prohibits employers from taking such actions unless the employee is permanently restricted from performing their duties, as indicated by their treating doctor. Employers violating this restriction are liable for damages up to $100,000 and must reinstate the employee.

Texas HB1654 prohibits employers from discharging, suspending, or terminating peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters.

Texas HB1654 amends the Texas Government Code to protect peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, and firefighters from being discharged, indefinitely suspended, or terminated from employment due to injuries sustained in the line of duty. The bill applies to injuries covered under Title 5, Labor Code. It prohibits employers from taking such actions unless the employee is permanently restricted from performing their duties, as indicated by their treating doctor. Employers violating this restriction are liable for damages up to $100,000 and must reinstate the employee.