Tex. Gov't Code Section 434.0077
Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures

(a)

The commission shall develop and implement a policy to encourage the use of:

(1)

negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008 (Negotiated Rulemaking) for the adoption of commission 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 commission’s jurisdiction.

(b)

The commission’s procedures relating to alternative dispute resolution shall 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 commission shall designate a trained person to:

(1)

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

(2)

serve as a resource for any training needed to implement the procedures for negotiated rulemaking or alternative dispute resolution; and

(3)

collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures, as implemented by the commission.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (H.B. 3426), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2007.

Source: Section 434.0077 — Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­434.­htm#434.­0077 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

434.001
Commission 434.002
Application of Sunset, Open Meetings, and Administrative Procedure Laws 434.003
Members 434.004
Conflict of Interest 434.005
Removal 434.006
Officers 434.007
Duties 434.008
Fees Prohibited 434.009
Executive Director 434.010
Rules 434.011
Office 434.012
Compensation and Expenses 434.013
Finances 434.014
Employment Practices 434.015
Information of Public Interest 434.016
Gifts and Grants 434.017
Fund for Veterans’ Assistance 434.018
Performance Incentive Award 434.019
Veterans Hospital 434.020
Notice to State Cemetery Committee of Servicemember’s Death 434.021
Confidential Information Received by the Commission 434.022
Veteran Entrepreneur Program 434.023
Health Care Advocacy Program for Veterans 434.024
Veterans Community Outreach Campaign 434.025
Information Regarding Veteran’s Employment Preference Policies 434.026
Online Repository for Active Duty Military 434.027
Energy Industry Program for Veteran Professional Development 434.028
Citizenship Assistance for Veterans 434.029
Certain Veterans Qualified for Benefits 434.031
Definitions 434.032
Creation 434.033
Officers 434.034
Joint Employment 434.035
Duties 434.036
Prohibitions 434.037
Access to Records 434.038
Training and Certification 434.039
Coordination with County Service Officers and Commissioners Courts 434.0061
Training 434.0071
Memorandum of Understanding 434.0076
Record of Complaints 434.0077
Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures 434.0078
Claims Assistance Services 434.0079
Duties Regarding Certain Tuition and Fee Exemptions for Veterans and Family Members 434.0091
Separation of Policymaking and Management Responsibilities 434.0101
Advisory Committees 434.101
Definitions 434.102
Veterans Website 434.103
Commission Forms 434.104
Benefits Booklets 434.105
Electronic Access to Newsletter or Services 434.107
Use of Technology 434.108
Directory of Services 434.0151
Public Participation 434.151
Definitions 434.152
Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services 434.153
Composition of Council 434.154
Coordinating Workgroups 434.155
Presiding Officer 434.156
Meetings 434.157
Administrative Support 434.158
Report by Council 434.0161
Use of Funds to Support Outreach and Training 434.0171
State Employee Contributions to Fund for Veterans’ Assistance 434.201
Definitions 434.202
Establishment of Program 434.203
Coordinator 434.204
General Program Duties 434.0205
Confidentiality of Information Provided to Commission 434.205
Advocacy and Public Awareness 434.206
Collaboration 434.207
Research 434.208
Education 434.209
Honor and Recognition 434.210
Facilities 434.211
Funding 434.212
Women Veterans Report 434.213
Women Veterans Community Outreach Campaign 434.214
Application for State Agency Programs, Services, or Assistance 434.0241
Veterans Suicide Prevention Campaign 434.251
Definitions 434.252
Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award Network 434.253
Rulemaking Authority 434.301
Definitions 434.302
Veterans Education Counselors 434.303
Support from Institutions of Higher Education 434.304
Rulemaking Authority 434.351
Definitions 434.352
Duties 434.353
Training and Certification 434.401
Community Collaboration 434.00791
Electronic System to Monitor Tuition Exemptions for Veterans and Family Members 434.3525
Mental Health Program Director Eligibility
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Jun. 5, 2024

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