Texas Local Government Code

§ 158.0121 — REVIEW UNDER SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE RULE

LG § 158.0121Title 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Part B. COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Ch. 158. COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE · Art. A. COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM

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In an appeal under Section 158.012, the district court may not substitute its judgment for the judgment of the commission on the weight of the evidence on questions committed to the commission's discretion but:

(1)may affirm the commission's decision in whole or in part; and

(2)shall reverse or remand the case for further proceedings if substantial rights of the petitioner have been prejudiced because the commission's findings, inferences, conclusions, or decisions are:

(A)in violation of a constitutional or statutory provision;

(B)in excess of the commission's authority;

(C)made through unlawful procedure;

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 68, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.