Texas Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Part 3 - OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Chapter 68 - NEGOTIATION AND MEDIATION OF CERTAIN CONTRACT DISPUTES
Subchapter B - NEGOTIATION OF CONTRACT DISPUTES
Section 68.29 - Conduct of Negotiation
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) Negotiation is a consensual bargaining process in which the parties attempt to resolve a claim and counterclaim. A negotiation under this subchapter may be conducted by any method, technique, or procedure authorized under the contract or agreed upon by the parties. The parties may conduct negotiations with the assistance of one or more neutral third parties. The parties may choose to mediate their dispute in accordance with Subchapter C of this chapter.
(b) To facilitate meaningful evaluation and negotiation of the claims and any counterclaims, the parties may exchange relevant documents that support their respective claims, defenses, counterclaims or positions.