The commission shall assess and by rule may develop and implement a settlement program. Under the program, the commission shall consider the advantages of developing a final settlement with potentially responsible parties that are responsible for response costs at a facility because of hazardous substances. The settlement program may include:

1. (1) de minimis settlements;
2. (2) covenants not to sue;
3. (3) mixed funding; and
4. (4) partial settlements.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.

Amended by Acts 1990, 71st Leg., 6th C.S., ch. 10, art. 2, Sec. 29, eff. Sept. 6, 1990;

Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 793, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.