Sec. 161.003. CONFLICT WITH CIVIL SERVICE AGREEMENT. (a) This chapter may not be construed to affect:

(1) the terms of an agreement authorized by Chapter 174 between the county and county employees; or

(2) any provision of a civil service statute applicable to a county employee.

(b) If an agreement authorized by Chapter 174 or a civil service statute applicable to a county employee conflicts with this chapter or an ethics code adopted or enforced under this chapter, the agreement or civil service statute prevails.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (S.B. 1368), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.