(a) If the fire fighters, police officers, or both of a political subdivision are represented by an association as provided by Sections 174.101-174.104, the public employer and the association shall bargain collectively.
(b) For purposes of this section, the duty to bargain collectively means a public employer and an association shall:
(1) meet at reasonable times;
(2) confer in good faith regarding compensation, hours, and other conditions of employment or the negotiation of an agreement or a question arising under an agreement; and
(3) execute a written contract incorporating any agreement reached, if either party requests a written contract.

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Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 174.105

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) This section does not require a public employer or an association to:
(1) agree to a proposal; or
(2) make a concession.