(a) The arbitrator may enter any order that may be entered by the department, executive commissioner, commissioner, or court under this chapter in relation to a dispute described by § 242.251.
(b) The arbitrator shall enter the order not later than the 60th day after the last day of the arbitration.

Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 242.264

  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) The arbitrator shall base the order on the facts established at arbitration, including stipulations of the parties, and on the law as properly applied to those facts.
(d) The order must:
(1) be in writing;
(2) be signed and dated by the arbitrator; and
(3) include a statement of the arbitrator’s decision on the contested issues and the department’s and institution’s stipulations on uncontested issues.
(e) The arbitrator shall file a copy of the order with the department and shall notify the department and the institution in writing of the decision.

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