§ 78-26.1. Purpose.  


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  • (a)

    The purpose of this article is to secure efficient fire and police departments composed of capable personnel who are free from political influence and who have permanent employment tenure as public servants.

    (b)

    The members of the firefighters' and police officers' civil service commission shall administer this article in accordance with this purpose.

State law reference

Similar provision, V.T.C.A., Local Government Code § 143.001.