Sec. 155.005. AUTHORITY OF COURT. Each court participating in settlement weeks under this chapter shall have the authority to make orders needed, consistent with existing law, to implement settlement weeks and ensure any party's good faith participation.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1211, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 5.009, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution
Chapter 155 - Settlement Weeks
Section 155.001. Settlement Weeks Required
Section 155.002. Settlement Week Committee
Section 155.003. Attorney to Serve as Mediator
Section 155.004. Application of Certain Alternate Dispute Resolution Procedures
Section 155.005. Authority of Court
Section 155.006. Funding; Cooperation With Other Organizations