Sec. 11.0164. NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES. (a) The commission shall develop and implement a policy to encourage the use of:
(1) negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code, for the adoption of department 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 department's jurisdiction.
(b) The department'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 commission shall designate a trained person to:
(1) coordinate the implementation of the policy adopted under Subsection (a);
(2) serve as a resource for any training needed to implement the procedures for negotiated rulemaking or alternative dispute resolution; and
(3) collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures, as implemented by the department.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 952 (H.B. 3391), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department
Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department
Subchapter B. Organization of Department
Section 11.011. Parks and Wildlife Department
Section 11.0111. Sunset Provision
Section 11.0121. Qualifications
Section 11.0122. Conflict of Interest
Section 11.0123. Lobbyist Prohibition
Section 11.0124. Discrimination in Appointments Prohibited
Section 11.0125. Removal of a Commission Member
Section 11.0126. Training Program for Commission Members
Section 11.014. Presiding Officer
Section 11.015. Meetings, Quorum
Section 11.0151. Public Hearings
Section 11.016. Expenses, per Diem
Section 11.0161. Notification of Commission Activities
Section 11.0162. Advisory Committees to Commission
Section 11.0163. Use of Technology
Section 11.0164. Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures
Section 11.017. Executive Director
Section 11.0171. Authority to Contract
Section 11.0172. Limit on Contracts for Publications
Section 11.0173. Prohibition on Tobacco Advertising
Section 11.0174. Internal Affairs Office
Section 11.0181. Employees as Educators and Outreach Proponents
Section 11.0182. Employee Fund-Raising
Section 11.019. Employees as Peace Officers
Section 11.0191. Enforcement of Code
Section 11.0192. Purchase of Badge by Retiring Peace Officer or Survivor
Section 11.0193. Purchase of Firearm From Department by Commissioned Peace Officer
Section 11.0195. Use of Funds to Support Peace Officer Training
Section 11.020. Deputy Game Wardens
Section 11.0201. Special Game Wardens
Section 11.021. Information Concerning Qualifications and Responsibilities
Section 11.022. Equal Opportunity Employment
Section 11.023. Career Ladder Program
Section 11.024. Performance Evaluations
Section 11.0255. Evaluation of Construction Projects
Section 11.026. Gifts of Property or Money
Section 11.0262. Certain Gratuities Authorized
Section 11.027. Establishment of Fees; Revenue
Section 11.0271. Public Hunting Drawing; Fees
Section 11.0272. Public Fishing and Special Events Drawing; Fees
Section 11.028. Volunteer Services
Section 11.0281. Volunteer Liability and Immunity
Section 11.0285. Donated Building Projects