SECTION 380.62. Use of Assisted Negotiation Processes  


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  • If the parties agree to use an assisted negotiation process, they shall agree in writing to a detailed description of the process to be used prior to engaging in the process. Any of the following methods, a combination of these methods, or any other assisted negotiation process agreed to by the parties, may be used in seeking resolution of claims and counterclaims:

    (1) Mediation;

    (2) Early evaluation by a third-party neutral;

    (3) Neutral fact-finding by an expert;

    (4) Mini-trial; or

    (5) Any other alternative dispute resolution process agreed to by the parties.

Source Note: The provisions of this §380.62 adopted to be effective April 11, 2001, 26 TexReg 2746