Texas HB1677 mandates specific investigation procedures for municipal fire fighters in municipalities with populations of 10,000 or more.

HB1677 amends the Texas Government Code to establish specific investigation procedures for municipal fire fighters in municipalities with populations of 10,000 or more. The bill requires that any investigation into alleged misconduct by a fire fighter, which could lead to punitive action, must follow certain procedures. These include those outlined in Sections 143.312(a)-(k) of the Local Government Code. Additionally, the bill allows for additional procedures or requirements to be imposed by collective bargaining agreements, provided they do not conflict with the specified sections.

Texas HB1677 mandates specific investigation procedures for municipal fire fighters in municipalities with populations of 10,000 or more.

HB1677 amends the Texas Government Code to establish specific investigation procedures for municipal fire fighters in municipalities with populations of 10,000 or more. The bill requires that any investigation into alleged misconduct by a fire fighter, which could lead to punitive action, must follow certain procedures. These include those outlined in Sections 143.312(a)-(k) of the Local Government Code. Additionally, the bill allows for additional procedures or requirements to be imposed by collective bargaining agreements, provided they do not conflict with the specified sections.