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TX Loc Govt Code § 174.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|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 B. Conditions of Employment and Right to Organize|Section 174.022. Certain Public Employers Considered to Be in Compliance

Sec. 174.022.  CERTAIN PUBLIC EMPLOYERS CONSIDERED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE.  (a)  A public employer that has reached an agreement with an association on compensation or other conditions of employment as provided by this chapter is considered to be in compliance with the requirements of Section 174.021 as to the conditions of employment for the duration of the agreement.(b)  If an arbitration award is rendered as provided by Subchapter E, the public employer involved is considered to be in compliance with the requirements of Section 174.021 as to the conditions of employment provided by the award for the duration of the collective bargaining period to which the award applies.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 174.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|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 B. Conditions of Employment and Right to Organize|Section 174.023. Right to Organize and Bargain Collectively

Sec. 174.023.  RIGHT TO ORGANIZE AND BARGAIN COLLECTIVELY.  On adoption of this chapter or the law codified by this chapter by a political subdivision to which this chapter applies, fire fighters, police officers, or both are entitled to organize and bargain collectively with their public employer regarding compensation, hours, and other conditions of employment.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 174.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|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 C. Adoption and Repeal of Collective Bargaining Provisions|Section 174.051. Adoption Election

Sec. 174.051.  ADOPTION ELECTION.  (a)  The governing body of a political subdivision to which this chapter applies shall order an election for the adoption of this chapter on receiving a petition signed by qualified voters of the political subdivision in a number equal to or greater than the lesser of:(1)  20,000;  or(2)  five percent of the number of qualified voters voting in the political subdivision in the preceding general election for state and county officers.(b)  The governing body shall hold the election on the first authorized uniform election date prescribed by Chapter 41, Election Code, that allows sufficient time for compliance with any requirements established by law.(c)  The ballot in the election shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition:  "Adoption of the state law applicable to (fire fighters, police officers, or both, as applicable) that establishes collective bargaining if a majority of the affected employees favor representation by an employees association, preserves the prohibition against strikes and lockouts, and provides penalties for strikes and lockouts."|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 174.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|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 C. Adoption and Repeal of Collective Bargaining Provisions|Section 174.052. Effect of Successful Adoption Election

Sec. 174.052.  EFFECT OF SUCCESSFUL ADOPTION ELECTION.  If a majority of the votes cast in an election under Section 174.051 favor adoption of this chapter, the governing body shall place this chapter in effect not later than the 30th day after the beginning of the first fiscal year of the political subdivision after the election.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 174.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|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 C. Adoption and Repeal of Collective Bargaining Provisions|Section 174.053. Repeal Election

Sec. 174.053.  REPEAL ELECTION.  (a)  The governing body of a political subdivision in which the collective bargaining provisions of this chapter have been in effect for at least one year shall order an election for the repeal of the adoption of this chapter on receiving a petition signed by qualified voters of the political subdivision in a number equal to or greater than the lesser of:(1)  20,000;  or(2)  five percent of the number of qualified voters voting in the political subdivision in the preceding general election for state and county officers.(b)  The ballot in the election shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition:  "Repeal of the adoption of the state law applicable to (fire fighters, police officers, or both, as applicable) that establishes collective bargaining if a majority of the affected employees favor representation by an employees association, preserves the prohibition against strikes and lockouts, and provides penalties for strikes and lockouts."|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 174.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|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 C. Adoption and Repeal of Collective Bargaining Provisions|Section 174.054. Effect of Successful Repeal Election

Sec. 174.054.  EFFECT OF SUCCESSFUL REPEAL ELECTION.  If a majority of the votes cast in an election under Section 174.053 favor repeal of the adoption of this chapter, the collective bargaining provisions of this chapter are void as to the political subdivision.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 174.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|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 C. Adoption and Repeal of Collective Bargaining Provisions|Section 174.055. Frequency of Elections

Sec. 174.055.  FREQUENCY OF ELECTIONS.  If an election for the adoption or the repeal of the adoption of this chapter is held under this subchapter, a like petition for a subsequent election may not be submitted before the first anniversary of the date of the preceding election.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 174.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|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 D. Collective Bargaining|Section 174.101. Recognition of Bargaining Agent for Fire Fighters

Sec. 174.101.  RECOGNITION OF BARGAINING AGENT FOR FIRE FIGHTERS.  A public employer shall recognize an association selected by a majority of the fire fighters of the fire department of a political subdivision as the exclusive bargaining agent for the fire fighters of that department unless a majority of the fire fighters withdraw the recognition.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 174.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|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 D. Collective Bargaining|Section 174.102. Recognition of Bargaining Agent for Police Officers

Sec. 174.102.  RECOGNITION OF BARGAINING AGENT FOR POLICE OFFICERS.  A public employer shall recognize an association selected by a majority of the police officers of the police department of a political subdivision as the exclusive bargaining agent for the police officers of that department unless a majority of the police officers withdraw the recognition.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 174.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|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 D. Collective Bargaining|Section 174.103. Single Bargaining Agent for Fire Fighters and Police Officers

Sec. 174.103.  SINGLE BARGAINING AGENT FOR FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the fire and police departments of a political subdivision are separate collective bargaining units under this chapter.(b)  Associations that represent employees in the fire and police departments of a political subdivision may voluntarily join together for collective bargaining with the public employer.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 174.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|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 D. Collective Bargaining|Section 174.104. Question Regarding Representation

Sec. 174.104.  QUESTION REGARDING REPRESENTATION.  (a)  A question of whether an association is the majority representative of the employees of a department under Sections 174.101-174.103 shall be resolved by a fair election conducted according to procedures agreed on by the parties.(b)  If the parties are unable to agree on election procedures under Subsection (a), either party may request the American Arbitration Association to conduct the election and certify the results.  Certification of the results of an election under this section shall resolve the question regarding representation.  The public employer shall pay the expenses of the election, except that if two or more associations seek recognition as the bargaining agent, the associations shall pay the costs of the election equally.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 174.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|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 D. Collective Bargaining|Section 174.105. Duty to Bargain Collectively in Good Faith

Sec. 174.105.  DUTY TO BARGAIN COLLECTIVELY IN GOOD FAITH.  (a)  If the fire fighters, police officers, or both of a political subdivision are represented by an association as provided by Sections 174.101-174.104, the public employer and the association shall bargain collectively.(b)  For purposes of this section, the duty to bargain collectively means a public employer and an association shall:(1)  meet at reasonable times;(2)  confer in good faith regarding compensation, hours, and other conditions of employment or the negotiation of an agreement or a question arising under an agreement;  and(3)  execute a written contract incorporating any agreement reached, if either party requests a written contract.(c)  This section does not require a public employer or an association to:(1)  agree to a proposal;  or(2)  make a concession.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 174.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|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 D. Collective Bargaining|Section 174.106. Designation of Negotiator

Sec. 174.106.  DESIGNATION OF NEGOTIATOR.  A public employer or an association may designate one or more persons to negotiate or bargain on its behalf.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 174.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|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 D. Collective Bargaining|Section 174.107. Notice to Public Employer Regarding Certain Issues

Sec. 174.107.  NOTICE TO PUBLIC EMPLOYER REGARDING CERTAIN ISSUES.  If compensation or another matter that requires an appropriation of money by any governing body is included for collective bargaining under this chapter, an association shall serve on the public employer a written notice of its request for collective bargaining at least 120 days before the date on which the public employer's current fiscal operating budget ends.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 174.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|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 D. Collective Bargaining|Section 174.108. Open Deliberations

Sec. 174.108.  OPEN DELIBERATIONS.  A deliberation relating to collective bargaining between a public employer and an association, a deliberation by a quorum of an association authorized to bargain collectively, or a deliberation by a member of a public employer authorized to bargain collectively shall be open to the public and comply with state law.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 174.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|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 D. Collective Bargaining|Section 174.109. Effect of Agreement

Sec. 174.109.  EFFECT OF AGREEMENT.  An agreement under this chapter is binding and enforceable against a public employer, an association, and a fire fighter or police officer covered by the agreement.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 174.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|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; Arbitration|Section 174.151. Mediation

Sec. 174.151.  MEDIATION.  (a)  A public employer and an association that is a bargaining agent may use mediation to assist them in reaching an agreement.(b)  If a mediator is used, then a mediator may be appointed by agreement of the parties or by an appropriate state agency.(c)  A mediator may:(1)  hold separate or joint conferences as the mediator considers expedient to settle issues voluntarily, amicably, and expeditiously;  and(2)  notwithstanding Subsection (d), recommend or suggest to the parties any proposal or procedure that in the mediator's judgment might lead to settlement.(d)  A mediator may not:(1)  make a public recommendation on any negotiation issue in connection with the mediator's service;  or(2)  make a public statement or report that evaluates the relative merits of the parties' positions.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 174.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|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; Arbitration|Section 174.152. Impasse

Sec. 174.152.  IMPASSE.  (a)  For purposes of this subchapter, an impasse in the collective bargaining process is considered to have occurred if the parties do not settle in writing each issue in dispute before the 61st day after the date on which the collective bargaining process begins.(b)  The period specified in Subsection (a) may be extended by written agreement of the parties.  An extension must be for a definite period not to exceed 15 days.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 174.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|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; Arbitration|Section 174.153. Request for Arbitration; Agreement to Arbitrate

Sec. 174.153.  REQUEST FOR ARBITRATION;  AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE.  (a)  A public employer or an association that is a bargaining agent may request the appointment of an arbitration board if:(1)  the parties:(A)  reach an impasse in collective bargaining;  or(B)  are unable to settle after the appropriate lawmaking body fails to approve a contract reached through collective bargaining;(2)  the parties made every reasonable effort, including mediation, to settle the dispute through good-faith collective bargaining;  and(3)  the public employer or association gives written notice to the other party, specifying the issue in dispute.(b)  A request for arbitration must be made not later than the fifth day after:(1)  the date an impasse was reached under Section 174.152;  or(2)  the expiration of an extension period under Section 174.152.(c)  An election by both parties to arbitrate must:(1)  be made not later than the fifth day after the date arbitration is requested;  and(2)  be a written agreement to arbitrate.(d)  A party may not request arbitration more than once in a fiscal year.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 174.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|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; Arbitration|Section 174.154. Arbitration Board

Sec. 174.154.  ARBITRATION BOARD.  (a)  Not later than the fifth day after the date an agreement to arbitrate is executed, each party shall:(1)  select one arbitrator;  and(2)  immediately notify the other party in writing of the name and address of the arbitrator selected.(b)  Not later than the 10th day after the date an agreement to arbitrate is executed, the arbitrators named under Subsection (a) shall attempt to select a third (neutral) arbitrator.  If the arbitrators are unable to agree on a third arbitrator, either party may request the American Arbitration Association to select the third arbitrator, and the American Arbitration Association may appoint the third arbitrator according to its fair and regular procedures.  Unless both parties consent, the third arbitrator may not be the same individual who served as a mediator under Section 174.151.(c)  The arbitrator selected under Subsection (b) presides over the arbitration board.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 174.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|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; Arbitration|Section 174.155. Arbitration Hearing

Sec. 174.155.  ARBITRATION HEARING.  (a)  A presiding arbitrator shall:(1)  call a hearing to be held not later than the 10th day after the date on which the presiding arbitrator is appointed;  and(2)  notify the other arbitrators, the public employer, and the association in writing of the time and place of the hearing, not later than the eighth day before the hearing.(b)  An arbitration hearing shall end not later than the 20th day after the date the hearing begins.(c)  An arbitration hearing shall be informal.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 174.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|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; Arbitration|Section 174.156. Scope of Arbitration

Sec. 174.156.  SCOPE OF ARBITRATION.  (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)  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.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 174.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|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; Arbitration|Section 174.157. Evidence; Oath; Subpoena

Sec. 174.157.  EVIDENCE;  OATH;  SUBPOENA.  (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.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 174.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|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; Arbitration|Section 174.158. Arbitration Award

Sec. 174.158.  ARBITRATION AWARD.  (a)  Not later than the 10th day after the end of the hearing, an arbitration board shall:(1)  make written findings;  and(2)  render a written award on the issues presented to the board.(b)  A copy of the findings and award shall be mailed or delivered to the public employer and the association.(c)  An increase in compensation awarded by an arbitration board under this subchapter may take effect only at the beginning of the next fiscal year after the date of the award.(d)  If a new fiscal year begins after the initiation of arbitration procedures under this subchapter, Subsection (c) does not apply and an increase in compensation may be retroactive to the beginning of the fiscal year.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|