1. (a) At any time before or during the arbitration proceeding, parties may:

   1. (1) enter into stipulations, defined as a voluntary accord between parties to an arbitration regarding any matter relating to the arbitration that does not constitute an agreement, as defined by the Texas Workers' Compensation Act (the Act), Article 8308-1.02(3), or a settlement, as defined by the Act, Article 8308-1.02(43);
   2. (2) resolve one or more benefit disputes by agreement; or
   3. (3) resolve all benefit disputes by settlement.

2. (b) Stipulations shall be made as follows:

   1. (1) in writing; and
   2. (2) signed by all parties to the stipulation, or their representatives.
3. (c) Agreements and settlements shall be made as provided by Chapter 147 of this title (relating to Dispute Resolution--Agreements, Settlements, Commutation).

Source Note:The provisions of this §144.10 adopted to be effective December 31, 1991, 16 TexReg 7358.