Texas Local Government Code 174.157 – Evidence; Oath; Subpoena
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(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.
Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 174.157
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.