Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 161.166 · Subchapter D. COMPLAINT PROCEDURES AND HEARINGS
FORMAL HEARING: PROCEDURE.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) Not later than the 10th day before the date of a scheduled formal hearing or on the granting of a motion for discovery by the respondent, the commission shall provide to the respondent:
(1) a list of proposed witnesses to be called at the hearing;
(2) copies of all documents expected to be introduced as exhibits at the hearing; and
(3) a brief statement as to the nature of the testimony expected to be given by each witness to be called at the hearing.
(b) The respondent may not be compelled to give evidence or testimony that violates the respondent's right against self-incrimination under the United States Constitution or the Texas Constitution.
(c) The commission shall adopt rules governing discovery, hearings, and related procedures consistent with this chapter and Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (S.B. 1368), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 160 (H.B. 2002), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2011.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.161.htm
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