Texas § 174.151 MEDIATION.

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§ 174.151 — MEDIATION.

Texas § 174.151

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Tex. Local Government Code Code Ann. § 174.151 (2026).

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Sec. 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 par

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Sec. 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.