The City of Houston will vote on whether to spend thousands fighting a facial hair lawsuit.

The case centers around four Houston police officers who filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against HPD over their beards.

The officers have not been allowed to wear a uniform because of the department’s strict no facial hair policy.

The officers say they have a painful skin condition that is irritated by shaving.

This week the city will vote to spend $150,000 on outside counsel to fight the suit.