Tex. Gov't Code § 437.403
Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
The use of alternative means of dispute resolution, including settlement negotiations, conciliation, facilitation, mediation, fact-finding, minitrials, and arbitration, is encouraged to resolve disputes arising under Section 437.204. The settlement of a disputed claim under this subchapter that results from the use of traditional or alternative means of dispute resolution is binding on the parties to the claim.
Tex. Gov't. Code § 437.403