Section 143.361 - Agreement Supersedes Conflicting Provisions(a) A written agreement ratified under this subchapter between a public employer and the bargaining agent supersedes a previous statute concerning wages, salaries, rates of pay, hours of work, and other terms of employment other than pension benefits to the extent of any conflict with the previous statute.(b) A written agreement ratified under this subchapter preempts all contrary local ordinances, executive orders, legislation, or rules adopted by the state or a political subdivision or agent of the state, such as a personnel board, a civil service commission, or a home-rule municipality.(c) An agreement under this subchapter may not diminish or qualify any right, benefit, or privilege of an employee under this chapter or other law unless approved by a majority of the votes cast at the secret ballot election held by the bargaining agent to ratify the agreement.Tex. Loc. Gov't. Code § 143.361
Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1464, Sec. 8, eff. 9/1/2001.Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1195, Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/1997.