Texas HB2175 prohibits municipalities from banning police or fire department employees from circulating or signing certain employment petitions.

Texas HB2175 amends the Local Government Code to prevent municipalities from enacting charter provisions, ordinances, policies, or other measures that restrict police or fire department employees from circulating or signing petitions authorized by specific chapters. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses; otherwise, it becomes effective September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2175 prohibits municipalities from banning police or fire department employees from circulating or signing certain employment petitions.

Texas HB2175 amends the Local Government Code to prevent municipalities from enacting charter provisions, ordinances, policies, or other measures that restrict police or fire department employees from circulating or signing petitions authorized by specific chapters. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses; otherwise, it becomes effective September 1, 2025.