Sec. 174.105.  DUTY TO BARGAIN COLLECTIVELY IN GOOD FAITH.  (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.
(c)  This section does not require a public employer or an association to:
(1)  agree to a proposal;  or
(2)  make a concession.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.