Texas Statutes
Subchapter D. Complaint Procedures and Hearings
Section 161.167. Formal Hearing: Resolution

Sec. 161.167. FORMAL HEARING: RESOLUTION. (a) At the conclusion of the formal hearing or not later than the 40th day after the date of the formal hearing, the commission may convene a meeting and by motion shall issue:
(1) a final decision stating the resolution of the formal hearing; and
(2) a written report stating the commission's findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendation of imposition of a civil penalty, if any.
(b) Six members of the commission are required for a quorum at a formal hearing.
(c) Not later than the 14th day after the date the commission issues the final decision and written report, the commission shall:
(1) send a copy of the decision and report to the complainant and to the respondent; and
(2) make a copy of the decision and report available to the public during reasonable business hours.
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. 12, 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