31 Tex. Admin. Code § 51.215 - Conduct of Mediation
(a) Mediation is a
consensual process in which an impartial third party, 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,
Government Code, Chapter 2009. For purposes of this subchapter, "mediation" is
assigned the meaning set forth in the 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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