The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
- (1) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)--A procedure or combination of procedures that uses an impartial third party to assist individuals in voluntarily resolving disputes, including procedures described in Civil Practice and Remedies Code, §§154.023 - 154.027.
- (2) ADR Coordinator--The board-designated, trained person who performs the ADR-related duties provided for in Texas Natural Resources Code, §161.036.
- (3) Contested case--Shall have the same meaning as such term is defined in the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), Chapter 2001 of the Texas Government Code.
- (4) GDRA--The Governmental Dispute Resolution Act, Chapter 2009 of the Texas Government Code.
- (5) Impartial Third Party (ITP)--A person who meets the qualifications and conditions of the GDRA, §2009.053.
- (6) Party--Shall have the same meaning as such term is defined in the APA.
- (7) Person--Shall have the same meaning as such term is defined in the APA.
- (8) Rule--Shall have the same meaning as such term is defined in the APA.
- (9) State Agency--Shall have the same meaning as such term is defined in the APA.
Source Note:The provisions of this §175.101 adopted to be effective April 20, 2009, 34 TexReg 2543; amended to be effective July 28, 2025, 50 TexReg 4969.