Sec. 142.156. ELECTION. (a) Whether an association represents a majority of the covered emergency medical services personnel shall be resolved by a fair election, conducted according to procedures agreed on by the parties, at which only a person eligible to sign a petition under Section 142.155 may vote.
(b) If the parties are unable to agree on election procedures under Subsection (a), a party may request the American Arbitration Association to conduct the election and to certify the results. Certification of the results of an election under this subsection resolves the question concerning representation.
(c) The association shall pay the costs of an election under this section, except that if two or more associations seeking recognition as the bargaining agent submit petitions signed by a majority of the covered emergency medical services personnel, the associations shall share equally the costs of the election.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 187 (S.B. 1104), Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees
Subtitle A - Municipal Officers and Employees
Chapter 142 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of Municipal Officers and Employees
Section 142.151. Applicability
Section 142.153. General Provisions Relating to Agreements
Section 142.154. Strikes Prohibited
Section 142.155. Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Association
Section 142.1565. Election to Authorize Operating Under This Subchapter
Section 142.157. Selection of Bargaining Agents
Section 142.158. Open Records Required
Section 142.159. Ratification and Enforceability of Agreement
Section 142.160. Agreement Supersedes Conflicting Provisions
Section 142.1605. Action or Election to Repeal Authorization to Operate Under This Subchapter
Section 142.161. Repeal of Agreement by Electorate