Sec. 174.157. EVIDENCE; OATH; SUBPOENA. (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.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.