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Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 174.203. Lockout by Municipality; Injunction; Penalty

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

If a municipality or its designated agent or a department or agency head engages in a lockout of fire fighters or police officers, a court shall:

(1) prohibit the lockout;

(2) impose a fine not to exceed $2,000 on any individual violator; or

(3) both prohibit the lockout and impose the fine.

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