PROHIBITION ON USE OF PUBLIC MONEY TO SETTLE OR PAY SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLAIMS.

Tex. LOC. GOV'T Code § 180.008.
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(a) In this section, "political subdivision" means a county, municipality, school district, other special district, or other subdivision of state government. (b) A political subdivision may not use public money to settle or otherwise pay a sexual harassment claim made against a person who is: (1) an elected or appointed member of the governing body of the political subdivision; or (2) an officer or employee of the political subdivision. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 551 (S.B. 282 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026

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