Tex. Gov't Code Section 4002.1535
Alternative Rulemaking and Dispute Resolution

(a)

The board shall develop a policy to encourage the use of:

(1)

negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008 (Negotiated Rulemaking) for the adoption of board rules; and

(2)

appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedures under Chapter 2009 (Alternative Dispute Resolution for Use by Governmental Bodies) to assist in the resolution of internal and external disputes under the board’s jurisdiction.

(b)

The board’s procedures relating to alternative dispute resolution must conform, to the extent possible, to any model guidelines issued by the State Office of Administrative Hearings for the use of alternative dispute resolution by state agencies.

(c)

The board shall:

(1)

coordinate the implementation of the policy adopted under Subsection (a);

(2)

provide training as needed to implement the procedures for negotiated rulemaking or alternative dispute resolution; and

(3)

collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 9.104, eff. January 1, 2022.

Source: Section 4002.1535 — Alternative Rulemaking and Dispute Resolution, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­4002.­htm#4002.­1535 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

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