Texas HB2170 amends the Local Government Code to establish procedures for appeals of adverse employment actions in sheriff's departments.

Texas HB2170 amends the Local Government Code to introduce procedures for appeals of adverse employment actions in sheriff's departments. Employees facing termination, suspension, promotional bypass, or recommended demotion can appeal to an independent third-party hearing examiner instead of the civil service commission. The notice of appeal must inform employees that choosing this option waives their right to appeal to a district court. The hearing examiner's decision is final and binding unless appealed to a district court on specific grounds.

Texas HB2170 amends the Local Government Code to establish procedures for appeals of adverse employment actions in sheriff's departments.

Texas HB2170 amends the Local Government Code to introduce procedures for appeals of adverse employment actions in sheriff's departments. Employees facing termination, suspension, promotional bypass, or recommended demotion can appeal to an independent third-party hearing examiner instead of the civil service commission. The notice of appeal must inform employees that choosing this option waives their right to appeal to a district court. The hearing examiner's decision is final and binding unless appealed to a district court on specific grounds.