Tex. Codes » Local Government Code · TITLE 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · SUBTITLE A. MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · CHAPTER 143. MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE FOR FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS
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Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 143.361 (2026)

Agreement Supersedes Conflicting Provisions

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Sec. 143.361. AGREEMENT SUPERSEDES CONFLICTING PROVISIONS. (a) A written agreement ratified under this subchapter between a public employer and the bargaining agent supersedes a previous statute concerning wages, salaries, rates of pay, hours of work, and other terms of employment other than pension benefits to the extent of any conflict with the previous statute.

(b) A written agreement ratified under this subchapter preempts all contrary local ordinances, executive orders, legislation, or rules adopted by the state or a political subdivision or agent of the state, such as a personnel board, a civil service commission, or a home-rule municipality.

(c) An agreement under this subchapter may not diminish or qualify any right, benefit, or privilege of an employee under this chapter or other law unless approved by a majority of the votes cast at the secret ballot election held by the bargaining agent to ratify the agreement.

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1195, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1464, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2009–2010 · leading case: Wheeler v. White, 314 S.W.3d 225 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2010).
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Wheeler v. White, 314 S.W.3d 225 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2010). “See TEX. LOC GOV'T CODE ANN. § 143.361 (Vernon 2008).”
City of Houston v. Tones, 299 S.W.3d 235 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2009). “See Tex. Loc. Gov't Code Ann. § 143.361 (Vernon 2008).”
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