Sec. 158.013.  EXEMPTIONS.  (a)  A person who on August 30, 1971, was an employee of an eligible county under this subchapter may not be required to take a competitive examination or perform any other act to maintain the position held on that date.
(b)  This subchapter does not apply to:
(1)  assistant district attorneys, investigators, or other employees of a district or criminal district attorney, except as provided by Section 158.007;
(2)  the official shorthand reporter of a court;  or
(3)  an elected or appointed officer under the constitution.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.