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.