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.