Texas HB2097 allows deputy sheriffs to appeal certain disciplinary actions to an independent hearing examiner.

Texas HB2097 amends the Local Government Code to allow deputy sheriffs to appeal certain disciplinary actions to an independent hearing examiner instead of to the civil service commission. The bill specifies that deputy sheriffs can appeal demotions, suspensions of three days or more, or terminations to an independent hearing examiner if authorized by a commissioners court order. The deputy sheriff and the sheriff, or their designees, must agree on the selection of the hearing examiner.

Texas HB2097 allows deputy sheriffs to appeal certain disciplinary actions to an independent hearing examiner.

Texas HB2097 amends the Local Government Code to allow deputy sheriffs to appeal certain disciplinary actions to an independent hearing examiner instead of to the civil service commission. The bill specifies that deputy sheriffs can appeal demotions, suspensions of three days or more, or terminations to an independent hearing examiner if authorized by a commissioners court order. The deputy sheriff and the sheriff, or their designees, must agree on the selection of the hearing examiner.