Sec. 2009.052. SUPPLEMENTAL NATURE OF PROCEDURES. (a) Alternative dispute resolution procedures developed and used under this chapter supplement and do not limit other dispute resolution procedures available for use by a governmental body.
(b) This chapter may not be applied in a manner that denies a person a right granted under other state or federal law or under a local charter, ordinance, or other similar provision, including a right to an administrative or judicial hearing.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 934, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2008.052 by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 19.01(55), eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2008.052 and amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1352, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Administrative Procedure and Practice
Chapter 2009 - Alternative Dispute Resolution for Use by Governmental Bodies
Subchapter B. Alternative Dispute Resolution
Section 2009.051. Development and Use of Procedures
Section 2009.052. Supplemental Nature of Procedures
Section 2009.053. Impartial Third Parties
Section 2009.054. Confidentiality of Certain Records and Communications
Section 2009.055. Sharing of Information; Consistency of Procedures