Texas Statutes
Subchapter D. Complaint Procedures and Hearings
Section 161.166. Formal Hearing: Procedure

Sec. 161.166. FORMAL HEARING: PROCEDURE. (a) Not later than the 10th day before the date of a scheduled formal hearing or on the granting of a motion for discovery by the respondent, the commission shall provide to the respondent:
(1) a list of proposed witnesses to be called at the hearing;
(2) copies of all documents expected to be introduced as exhibits at the hearing; and
(3) a brief statement as to the nature of the testimony expected to be given by each witness to be called at the hearing.
(b) The respondent may not be compelled to give evidence or testimony that violates the respondent's right against self-incrimination under the United States Constitution or the Texas Constitution.
(c) The commission shall adopt rules governing discovery, hearings, and related procedures consistent with this chapter and Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (S.B. 1368), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 160 (H.B. 2002), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2011.

Structure Texas Statutes

Texas Statutes

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

Section 161.151. Definitions

Section 161.152. Complaint Procedures and Hearings

Section 161.153. Hearings and Settlement

Section 161.154. Categorization of Violations

Section 161.155. Filing of Complaint; Contents

Section 161.1551. Standing Preliminary Review Committee

Section 161.156. Processing of Complaint

Section 161.157. Retaliation Against County Employee Reporting Violation of Ethics Code Prohibited

Section 161.158. Preliminary Review: Initiation

Section 161.159. Preliminary Review: Response by Respondent

Section 161.160. Preliminary Review: Written Questions

Section 161.161. Preliminary Review and Preliminary Review Procedures

Section 161.162. Preliminary Review Hearing: Procedure

Section 161.163. Preliminary Review Hearing: Resolution

Section 161.164. Formal Hearing: Standard of Evidence

Section 161.165. Formal Hearing: Subpoenas and Witnesses

Section 161.166. Formal Hearing: Procedure

Section 161.167. Formal Hearing: Resolution

Section 161.168. Status of Complaint

Section 161.169. Extension of Deadline

Section 161.170. Subpoena

Section 161.171. Status of Complainant

Section 161.172. Applicability of Other Acts

Section 161.173. Confidentiality; Offense

Section 161.174. Availability of Commission Orders on Internet