Sec. 431.153. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION    


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  • 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 431.006. 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.

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1281 , Sec. 3, eff. June 17, 2011.