Tex. Local Government Code § 174.152
This is the official text of Tex. Local Government Code § 174.152, part of Texas’s Local Government Code — governs the powers and operations of Texas cities and counties.
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§ 174.152. IMPASSE.
Official statutory text
(a) For purposes of this subchapter, an impasse in the collective bargaining process is considered to have occurred if the parties do not settle in writing each issue in dispute before the 61st day after the date on which the collective bargaining process begins.
(b) The period specified in Subsection (a) may be extended by written agreement of the parties. An extension must be for a definite period not to exceed 15 days.
(b) The period specified in Subsection (a) may be extended by written agreement of the parties. An extension must be for a definite period not to exceed 15 days.
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