Texas Civil Service Exam Chapter 143 Civil Service Law 2

Question 1

Under Chapter 143, what is the minimum population a municipality must have before it is required to adopt civil service for its fire and police departments?

Accepted Answer

5,000

Answer

Chapter 143 applies to municipalities with a population of 10,000 or more, but adoption can occur for municipalities with at least 5,000 under certain provisions.

Question 2

When a municipal civil service commission is established under Chapter 143, how many commissioners must be appointed?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

A civil service commission under Chapter 143 consists of three members appointed by the governing body of the municipality.

Question 3

Under Chapter 143, a civil service commissioner serves a term of how many years?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

Each civil service commissioner serves a three-year staggered term under Chapter 143.

Question 4

Under Chapter 143, which of the following is a valid basis for the civil service commission to reject an applicant's eligibility for an entrance examination?

Accepted Answer

Applicant has a felony conviction

Answer

A felony conviction is a disqualifying factor; military service, age (within limits), and non-residency at application time are generally not automatic bars.

Question 5

Under Chapter 143, when a fire or police department position becomes vacant, the department head must request a eligibility list from the commission within how many days?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

The department head must notify and request a certified eligibility list from the commission within 30 days of a vacancy.

Texas Civil Service Exam Practice Test

Texas Civil Service Exam Practice Test

Texas Civil Service Exam Chapter 143 Civil Service Law 2