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Killeen council recognizes IAFF Local 2505 as exclusive bargaining agent for firefighters

5465898 · July 24, 2025
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The council voted 7-0 to recognize the Killeen Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 2505, as the sole bargaining agent and authorized the city to begin meet-and-confer negotiations under Chapter 142 of the Texas Local Government Code.

The Killeen City Council voted 7-0 to recognize the Killeen Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 2505, as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for the city’s firefighters and authorized the city to begin meet-and-confer negotiations. The vote approved resolution RS25-122, following staff recommendation.

City Attorney Clemens summarized the state law that frames the action: “Chapter 142 of the Texas Local Government Code allows [a] firefighters association to file a petition with the governing body requesting that the association…

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