Sec. 143.1095. TRANSFERS IN POSITION IN SAME CLASSIFICATION IN FIRE DEPARTMENT. (a) The head of the fire department may transfer a fire fighter from one position to another position in the same classification in the fire department if the transfer is:

(1) a promotion or demotion of the fire fighter;

(2) required to balance the work force;

(3) for disciplinary reasons;

(4) based on the seniority of the fire fighter;

(5) a result of a mutual agreement between the department head and the fire fighter; or

(6) for any other specified reason the department head considers necessary.

(b) If the department head transfers a fire fighter under this section, the department head shall designate in a written statement the basis for the transfer.

Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 28(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.