Tex. Gov't Code § 437.403 · Subchapter I. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
The use of alternative means of dispute resolution, including settlement negotiations, conciliation, facilitation, mediation, fact-finding, minitrials, and arbitration, is encouraged to resolve disputes arising under Section 437.204. The settlement of a disputed claim under this subchapter that results from the use of traditional or alternative means of dispute resolution is binding on the parties to the claim.
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History
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1281 (H.B. 1178), Sec. 3, eff. June 17, 2011.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Subchapter K, Chapter 431 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1217 (S.B. 1536), Sec. 1.03, eff. September 1, 2013.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.437.htm
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