Texas Local Government Code

§ 174.157 — EVIDENCE; OATH; SUBPOENA

LG § 174.157Title 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Part C. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT · Ch. 174. FIRE AND POLICE EMPLOYEE RELATIONS · Art. E. MEDIATION; IMPASSE RESOLUTION

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(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

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Legislative history

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