1. (a) An appraisal district board of directors or a governing body may not, as a necessity for employment, require an appraiser, assessor, or collector to:

   1. (1) act in an unprofessional manner; or
   2. (2) violate this chapter.
2. (b) The department shall thoroughly investigate a complaint of a violation of this section.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.