Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 161.168
Status of Complaint


(a)

The commission shall keep an information file about each sworn or other complaint filed with the commission. The file must include:

(1)

the name of the person who filed the complaint;

(2)

the date the complaint is received by the commission;

(3)

the subject matter of the complaint;

(4)

the name of each person contacted in relation to the complaint;

(5)

a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint; and

(6)

an explanation of the reason the file was closed, if the commission closed the file without taking action other than to investigate the complaint.

(b)

The commission shall provide to the person filing the complaint and to each person who is a subject of the complaint a copy of the commission’s policies and procedures relating to complaint investigation and resolution.

(c)

In addition to the notice required by Sections 161.156 (Processing of Complaint) and 161.167 (Formal Hearing: Resolution), the commission, at least quarterly until final disposition of a complaint, shall notify the person who filed the complaint and each person who is a subject of the complaint of the status of the sworn complaint.

(d)

The commission shall resolve a complaint within three months of its receipt unless it makes a determination that additional time is required to resolve the matter. On a determination that additional time is required, the commission may extend the investigation in three-month increments. Each extension requires separate approval by the commission.

(e)

If the commission does not resolve the matter within three months or within an authorized extension, the complaint shall be deemed to have been dismissed without prejudice.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (S.B. 1368), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 160 (H.B. 2002), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2011.

Source: Section 161.168 — Status of Complaint, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.­161.­htm#161.­168 (accessed May 4, 2024).

161.001
Applicability of Chapter
161.002
Definitions
161.003
Conflict with Civil Service Agreement
161.051
Creation of Commission by Order
161.052
Creation of Commission by Election
161.053
Ballot
161.054
Result of Election
161.055
Appointment of Commission
161.056
Eligibility
161.057
Terms
161.058
Vacancies
161.059
Meetings
161.060
Removal of Commission Member
161.061
Legal Representation
161.101
General Powers
161.102
Advisory Opinions
161.103
Public Interest Information
161.104
Commission Member Education and Training
161.105
Education and Training for Persons Covered by Ethics Code
161.106
Certain Discussions of Pending Complaints Prohibited
161.107
Disclosure of Certain Contracts
161.151
Definitions
161.152
Complaint Procedures and Hearings
161.153
Hearings and Settlement
161.154
Categorization of Violations
161.155
Filing of Complaint
161.156
Processing of Complaint
161.157
Retaliation Against County Employee Reporting Violation of Ethics Code Prohibited
161.158
Preliminary Review: Initiation
161.159
Preliminary Review: Response by Respondent
161.160
Preliminary Review: Written Questions
161.161
Preliminary Review and Preliminary Review Procedures
161.162
Preliminary Review Hearing: Procedure
161.163
Preliminary Review Hearing: Resolution
161.164
Formal Hearing: Standard of Evidence
161.165
Formal Hearing: Subpoenas and Witnesses
161.166
Formal Hearing: Procedure
161.167
Formal Hearing: Resolution
161.168
Status of Complaint
161.169
Extension of Deadline
161.170
Subpoena
161.171
Status of Complainant
161.172
Applicability of Other Acts
161.173
Confidentiality
161.174
Availability of Commission Orders on Internet
161.201
Order
161.202
Civil Penalty for Delay or Violation
161.203
Waiver or Reduction of Penalty
161.204
Notification of Regulatory or Supervisory Entity
161.205
Civil Penalty for Frivolous or Bad-faith Complaint
161.206
Factors Considered for Assessment of Sanction
161.207
Appeals
161.208
Delivery of Record to Reviewing Court
161.209
Cost of Preparing Commission Record
161.210
Collections
161.301
Petition for Dissolution of Commission
161.302
Dissolution Election
161.303
Dissolution of Commission
161.304
Saving Provisions
161.0591
Chair
161.1551
Standing Preliminary Review Committee

Accessed:
May 4, 2024

§ 161.168’s source at texas​.gov