16 Tex. Admin. Code § 60.400
In addition to the procedures under §60.304 of this chapter, the Department uses mediation as an alternative method for resolving contested cases consistent with Texas Government Code, Chapters 2001 and 2009; Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 154; and the model guidelines for the use of ADR by state agencies developed by SOAH.
Source Note:The provisions of this §60.400 adopted to be effective July 1, 2009, 34 TexReg 4326.