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Texas Local Government Code

§ 161.153 — HEARINGS AND SETTLEMENT

LG § 161.153Title 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Part B. COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Ch. 161. COUNTY ETHICS COMMISSION IN CERTAIN COUNTIES · Art. D. COMPLAINT PROCEDURES AND HEARINGS

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(a)The commission may:
(1)hold a hearing on a sworn complaint and render a decision on a complaint or report of a violation as provided by this chapter; and
(2)agree to the settlement of issues.
(b)The commission may not:
(1)consider a complaint or vote to investigate a matter outside the commission's jurisdiction; or
(2)investigate any matter except in response to a sworn complaint.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (S.B. 1368), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.

Source: Texas Local Government Code § 161.153 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.