Texas Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 391 - PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES BY THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Subchapter G - NEGOTIATION AND MEDIATION OF CERTAIN CONTRACT CLAIMS AGAINST HHSC
Division 3 - MEDIATION
Section 391.753 - Conduct of Mediation
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(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 § RSA 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.
