Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 174.151 - Mediation(a) A public employer and an association that is a bargaining agent may use mediation to assist them in reaching an agreement.(b) If a mediator is used, then a mediator may be appointed by agreement of the parties or by an appropriate state agency.(c) A mediator may: (1) hold separate or joint conferences as the mediator considers expedient to settle issues voluntarily, amicably, and expeditiously; and(2) notwithstanding Subsection (d), recommend or suggest to the parties any proposal or procedure that in the mediator's judgment might lead to settlement.(d) A mediator may not:(1) make a public recommendation on any negotiation issue in connection with the mediator's service; or(2) make a public statement or report that evaluates the relative merits of the parties' positions.Tex. Loc. Gov't. Code § 174.151
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/1993.