1 Tex. Admin. Code § 391.753 - Conduct of Mediation
(a) Mediation
is a forum in which an impartial person, the mediator, facilitates
communication between the parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or
understanding among them. A mediator may not impose his or her own judgment on
the issues for that of the parties. The mediator must be acceptable to both
parties.
(b) The mediation is
subject to the provisions of the Governmental Dispute Resolution Act, Texas
Government Code, Chapter 2009. For purposes of this division, "mediation" is
assigned the meaning set forth in the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code
§
154.023.
(c) To facilitate a meaningful
opportunity for settlement, the parties shall, to the extent possible, select
representatives who are knowledgeable about the dispute, who are in a position
to reach agreement, or who can credibly recommend approval of an
agreement.
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