Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE |
Title 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES |
Subtitle B. COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES |
Chapter 161. COUNTY ETHICS COMMISSION IN CERTAIN COUNTIES |
Subchapter D. COMPLAINT PROCEDURES AND HEARINGS |
Sec. 161.153. HEARINGS AND SETTLEMENT
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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.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 , Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.