Texas HB1985 amends the age limit for a beginning position in a fire department under municipal civil service.

Texas HB1985 amends the Local Government Code to set the age limit for a beginning position in a fire department. It prohibits individuals from taking an entrance examination for such a position unless they are at least 18 years old but not older than 36 years. Additionally, it disqualifies individuals aged 45 or older from being certified as eligible for a beginning position in a fire department. If a municipality cannot recruit qualified firefighters due to the age limit, the commission must recommend additional rules for temporary employment of older individuals.

Texas HB1985 amends the age limit for a beginning position in a fire department under municipal civil service.

Texas HB1985 amends the Local Government Code to set the age limit for a beginning position in a fire department. It prohibits individuals from taking an entrance examination for such a position unless they are at least 18 years old but not older than 36 years. Additionally, it disqualifies individuals aged 45 or older from being certified as eligible for a beginning position in a fire department. If a municipality cannot recruit qualified firefighters due to the age limit, the commission must recommend additional rules for temporary employment of older individuals.