Tex. Occ. Code Section 507.159
Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy

(a)

The executive council shall develop a policy to encourage the use of:

(1)

negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008 (Negotiated Rulemaking), Government Code, for the adoption of executive council rules; and

(2)

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

(b)

The executive council’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 executive council shall:

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.

Source: Section 507.159 — Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.­507.­htm#507.­159 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

507.001
Definitions 507.002
Application of Sunset Act 507.051
Executive Council Membership 507.052
Eligibility of Public Member Appointed by Governor 507.053
Membership and Employee Restrictions 507.054
Terms 507.055
Presiding Officer 507.056
Grounds for Removal 507.057
Reimbursement 507.058
Meetings 507.059
Training 507.101
Executive Director 507.102
Division of Responsibilities 507.103
Career Ladder Program 507.104
Equal Opportunity Policy 507.151
General Powers and Duties 507.152
General Rulemaking Authority 507.153
Limitation Regarding Certain Rules 507.154
Fees 507.155
Rules Restricting Advertising or Competitive Bidding 507.156
Rules on Consequences of Criminal Conviction 507.157
Continuing Education 507.158
Use of Technology 507.159
Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy 507.160
Annual Registry 507.161
Confidentiality of Home Address and Telephone Number 507.201
Public Interest Information 507.202
Complaints 507.203
Information About Complaint Actions 507.204
General Rules Regarding Complaint Investigation 507.205
Confidentiality of Complaint Information 507.206
Subpoenas 507.207
Public Participation 507.251
Criminal History Record Information for License Issuance 507.252
Examination Results 507.253
Reexamination 507.254
Form of License 507.255
License Renewal 507.256
Renewal of Expired License of Out-of-state Practitioner 507.257
Criminal History Record Information Requirement for License Renewal 507.258
Search of National Practitioner Database 507.259
Assistance in Licensing Determinations 507.301
Disciplinary Actions 507.302
Temporary Suspension 507.303
Hearing 507.304
Schedule of Sanctions 507.305
Informal Proceedings 507.306
Assistance in Disciplinary Proceedings 507.351
Imposition of Administrative Penalty 507.352
Amount of Penalty 507.353
Notice of Violation and Penalty 507.354
Penalty to Be Paid or Hearing Requested 507.355
Hearing 507.356
Decision by Executive Council 507.357
Options Following Decision: Pay or Appeal 507.358
Collection of Penalty 507.359
Determination by Court 507.360
Remittance of Penalty and Interest 507.361
Administrative Procedure 507.401
Injunction 507.402
Civil Penalty 507.403
Cease and Desist Order 507.404
Monitoring of License Holder
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 507.159’s source at texas​.gov