Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 174.164. Compensation of Arbitrators; Expenses of Arbitration

(a) The compensation of an arbitrator selected by a public employer shall be paid by the public employer.

(b) The compensation, if any, of an arbitrator selected by fire fighters, police officers, or both shall be paid by the association representing the employees.

(c) The public employer and the association representing the employees shall jointly pay in even proportions:

(d) If a party to arbitration requires a transcript of the arbitration proceedings, the party shall pay the cost of the transcript.