Texas § 174.157 EVIDENCE; OATH; SUBPOENA.

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§ 174.157 — EVIDENCE; OATH; SUBPOENA.

Texas § 174.157

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Tex. Local Government Code Code Ann. § 174.157 (2026).

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Sec. 174.157. EVIDENCE; OATH; SUBPOENA.

(a)The rules of evidence applicable to judicial proceedings are not binding in an arbitration hearing.

(b)An arbitration board may:

(1)receive in evidence any documentary evidence or other information the board considers relevant;

(2)administer oaths; and

(3)issue subpoenas to require:

(A)the attendance and testimony of witnesses; and

(B)the production of books, records, and other evidence relevant to an issue presented to the board for determination.

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Sec. 174.157. EVIDENCE; OATH; SUBPOENA. (a) The rules of evidence applicable to judicial proceedings are not binding in an arbitration hearing.
(b) An arbitration board may:
(1) receive in evidence any documentary evidence or other information the board considers relevant;
(2) administer oaths; and
(3) issue subpoenas to require:
(A) the attendance and testimony of witnesses; and
(B) the production of books, records, and other evidence relevant to an issue presented to the board for determination.