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

Tex. Local Government Code § 174.157: EVIDENCE; OATH; SUBPOENA.

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 rules of evidence applicable to judicial proceedings are not binding in an arbitration hearing.

(b) An arbitration board may:

(1) receive in evidence any documentary evidence or other information the board considers relevant;

(2) administer oaths; and

(3) issue subpoenas to require:

(A) the attendance and testimony of witnesses; and

(B) the production of books, records, and other evidence relevant to an issue presented to the board for determination.

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

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