Sec. 2022.013. 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 commission 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 commission's jurisdiction.
(b) The commission's procedures relating to alternative dispute resolution shall 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:
(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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment
Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act
Chapter 2022 - Texas Racing Commission
Subchapter A. Composition and Operation
Section 2022.001. Commission Membership
Section 2022.002. Term of Office
Section 2022.003. Financial Statement Required
Section 2022.004. Restrictions on Commission Appointment, Membership, and Employment
Section 2022.005. Grounds for Removal
Section 2022.006. Member Training
Section 2022.007. Member per Diem and Reimbursement for Expenses
Section 2022.008. Presiding Officer
Section 2022.009. Commission Meetings; Record of Commission Votes
Section 2022.010. Commission Offices
Section 2022.011. Money Paid to Commission
Section 2022.012. Legal Representation
Section 2022.013. Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures