Sec. 1002.1511. NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING; ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. (a) The board shall develop a policy to encourage the use of:
(1) negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code, for the adoption of board rules; and
(2) appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedures under Chapter 2009, Government Code, to assist in the resolution of internal and external disputes under the board's jurisdiction.
(b) The board'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 board shall:
(1) coordinate the implementation of the policy adopted under Subsection (a);
(2) provide training as needed to implement the procedures for negotiated rulemaking or alternative dispute resolution; and
(3) collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 31 (H.B. 1311), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices
Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices
Subchapter D. Board Powers and Duties
Section 1002.151. General Rulemaking Authority
Section 1002.1511. Negotiated Rulemaking; Alternative Dispute Resolution
Section 1002.153. Code of Professional Conduct
Section 1002.154. Enforcement; Referral of Complaints and Investigations
Section 1002.155. Recognition of Use of Designations
Section 1002.156. Establishment of Disciplines
Section 1002.157. Agreements to Develop Uniform Standards
Section 1002.158. Authority to Incur Administrative Expenses