Sec. 174.159. EFFECT OF AWARD. If a majority decision of an arbitration board is supported by competent, material, and substantial evidence on the whole record, the decision:

(1) is final and binding on the parties; and

(2) may be enforced by either party or the arbitration board in a district court for the judicial district in which a majority of the affected employees reside.

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