§ 614.006. EMPLOYER TO GRANT LEGISLATIVE LEAVE; EXCEPTIONS.

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An employer shall grant legislative leave to a peace officer or fire fighter who submits an application as prescribed by this subchapter and who complies with any requirement relating to payment of costs:

(1) except in an emergency; or

(2) unless granting the leave will result in having an insufficient number of employees to carry out the normal functions of the employer.

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