Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Local Government Code § 174.156: SCOPE OF ARBITRATION.

Where this section sits in the code

LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
TITLE 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
SUBTITLE C. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 174. FIRE AND POLICE EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
SUBCHAPTER E. MEDIATION; IMPASSE RESOLUTION

(a) The issues to be arbitrated are all matters the parties are unable to resolve through collective bargaining and mediation procedures required by this chapter.

(b) Except as provided by Section 174.165 or Subchapter E-1, an arbitration board shall render an award in accordance with the requirements of Section 174.021. In settling disputes relating to compensation, hours, and other conditions of employment, the board shall consider:

(1) hazards of employment;

(2) physical qualifications;

(3) educational qualifications;

(4) mental qualifications;

(5) job training;

(6) skills; and

(7) other factors.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

Amended by:

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 901 (S.B. 777), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2025.

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