Sec. 174.105. DUTY TO BARGAIN COLLECTIVELY IN GOOD FAITH. (a) If the fire fighters, police officers, or both of a political subdivision are represented by an association as provided by Sections 174.101-174.104, the public employer and the association shall bargain collectively.
(b) For purposes of this section, the duty to bargain collectively means a public employer and an association shall:
(1) meet at reasonable times;
(2) confer in good faith regarding compensation, hours, and other conditions of employment or the negotiation of an agreement or a question arising under an agreement; and
(3) execute a written contract incorporating any agreement reached, if either party requests a written contract.
(c) This section does not require a public employer or an association to:
(1) agree to a proposal; or
(2) make a concession.
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