SECTION 819.44. Mediation

(a) Between filing of a complaint and prior to the cause determination, CRD may invite both the complainant and the respondent to attempt to resolve their dispute through mediation. Either party to the perfected complaint may also request mediation to resolve the complaint during this period.

(b) For mediation to occur, both the complainant and the respondent shall agree to the mediation. If there is no agreement, CRD shall continue with the investigation of the perfected complaint.

(c) If the complainant and respondent reach a settlement and execute a written agreement disposing of the perfected complaint, the agreement is binding and enforceable in the same manner as any other written contract.

(d) If mediation between the complainant and the respondent does not result in an agreement, CRD shall continue to investigate the perfected complaint.

Source Note: The provisions of this §819.44 adopted to be effective September 27, 2005, 30 TexReg 6065