Tex. Local Government Code § 161.167
This is the official text of Tex. Local Government Code § 161.167, part of Texas’s Local Government Code — governs the powers and operations of Texas cities and counties.
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§ 161.167.
Official statutory text
Sec. 161.167. FORMAL HEARING: RESOLUTION. (a) At the conclusion of the formal hearing or not later than the 40th day after the date of the formal hearing, the commission may convene a meeting and by motion shall issue:
(1) a final decision stating the resolution of the formal hearing; and
(2) a written report stating the commission's findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendation of imposition of a civil penalty, if any.
(b) Six members of the commission are required for a quorum at a formal hearing.
(c) Not later than the 14th day after the date the commission issues the final decision and written report, the commission shall:
(1) send a copy of the decision and report to the complainant and to the respondent; and
(2) make a copy of the decision and report available to the public during reasonable business hours.
(1) a final decision stating the resolution of the formal hearing; and
(2) a written report stating the commission's findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendation of imposition of a civil penalty, if any.
(b) Six members of the commission are required for a quorum at a formal hearing.
(c) Not later than the 14th day after the date the commission issues the final decision and written report, the commission shall:
(1) send a copy of the decision and report to the complainant and to the respondent; and
(2) make a copy of the decision and report available to the public during reasonable business hours.
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