Sec. 174.104. QUESTION REGARDING REPRESENTATION. (a) A question of whether an association is the majority representative of the employees of a department under Sections 174.101-174.103 shall be resolved by a fair election conducted according to procedures agreed on by the parties.
(b) If the parties are unable to agree on election procedures under Subsection (a), either party may request the American Arbitration Association to conduct the election and certify the results. Certification of the results of an election under this section shall resolve the question regarding representation. The public employer shall pay the expenses of the election, except that if two or more associations seek recognition as the bargaining agent, the associations shall pay the costs of the election equally.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 174 - Fire and Police Employee Relations
Subchapter D. Collective Bargaining
Section 174.101. Recognition of Bargaining Agent for Fire Fighters
Section 174.102. Recognition of Bargaining Agent for Police Officers
Section 174.103. Single Bargaining Agent for Fire Fighters and Police Officers
Section 174.104. Question Regarding Representation
Section 174.105. Duty to Bargain Collectively in Good Faith
Section 174.106. Designation of Negotiator
Section 174.107. Notice to Public Employer Regarding Certain Issues