(a) A fire fighter or police officer may not engage in a strike against the governmental agency that employs the fire fighter or police officer.
(b) In addition to the penalty prescribed by § 143.016, if a fire fighter or police officer is convicted of an offense for violating this section, the person shall be automatically released and discharged from the fire or police department. After the person is discharged from the department, the person may not receive any pay or compensation from public funds used to support the fire or police department.

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Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 143.087

  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005