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Opinion No.

Texas Attorney General Reports

Decided April 25, 1977Published

1Opinion of the Court

The Honorable Henry Wade Criminal District Attorney Dallas County Sixth Floor, Records Building Dallas, Texas 75202

Re: Applicability of civil service laws to employment of deputy sheriffs.

Dear Mr. Wade:

You have requested our opinion concerning the applicability of the County Civil Service Act, article 2372h-6, V.T.C.S., to deputy sheriffs in Dallas County. In counties adopting a civil service system under the Act, a civil service commission is authorized to make and enforce rules relating to selection, promotion, discipline, and dismissal of employees, as well as other matters pertaining to…

2Cases cited18 opinions

  1. Aldine Independent School District v. StandleyTexas Supreme Court · 1955
  2. Blackburn v. BroreinSupreme Court of Florida · 1954
  3. Green v. StewartTexas Supreme Court · 1974
  4. Murray v. HarrisCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1938
  5. Amico v. Erie County LegislatureAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1971

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