Sec. 21.259. DECISION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR BOARD SUBCOMMITTEE. (a) Not later than the 10th day after the date of the board meeting under Section 21.258, the board of trustees or board subcommittee shall announce a decision that:
(1) includes findings of fact and conclusions of law; and
(2) may include a grant of relief.
(b) The board of trustees or board subcommittee may adopt, reject, or change the hearing examiner's:
(1) conclusions of law, including a determination regarding good cause for suspension without pay or termination; or
(2) proposal for granting relief.
(c) The board of trustees or board subcommittee may reject or change a finding of fact made by the hearing examiner only after reviewing the record of the proceedings before the hearing examiner and only if the finding of fact is not supported by substantial evidence.
(d) The board of trustees or board subcommittee shall state in writing the reason and legal basis for a change or rejection made under this section.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 8 (S.B. 8), Sec. 14, eff. September 28, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Educators and School District Employees and Volunteers
Subchapter F. Hearings Before Hearing Examiners
Section 21.252. Certification of Hearing Examiners
Section 21.253. Request for Hearing
Section 21.254. Assignment of Hearing Examiner
Section 21.255. Hearings Before Hearing Examiner
Section 21.256. Conduct of Hearing
Section 21.257. Recommendation of Hearing Examiner
Section 21.258. Consideration of Recommendation by Board of Trustees or Board Subcommittee
Section 21.259. Decision of Board of Trustees or Board Subcommittee