Sec. 161.153.  HEARINGS AND SETTLEMENT.  (a)  The commission may:
(1)  hold a hearing on a sworn complaint and render a decision on a complaint or report of a violation as provided by this chapter; and
(2)  agree to the settlement of issues.
(b)  The commission may not:
(1)  consider a complaint or vote to investigate a matter outside the commission's jurisdiction; or
(2)  investigate any matter except in response to a sworn complaint.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (S.B. 1368), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.