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
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 161.152. 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 161.171. Status of Complainant
Section 161.172. Applicability of Other Acts
Section 161.173. Confidentiality; Offense
Section 161.174. Availability of Commission Orders on Internet