Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 174.105

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 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.

Tex. Loc. Gov't. Code § 174.105

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/1993.