Texas Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Part 4 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
Chapter 71 - GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Subchapter E - NEGOTIATION AND MEDIATION OF CERTAIN CONTRACT DISPUTES
Section 71.99 - 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 §§ RSA 71.111, RSA 71.113, RSA 71.115, RSA 71.117, RSA 71.119, RSA 71.121, RSA 71.123, and RSA 71.125 of this subchapter.
(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.