Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 2009.055. Sharing of Information;  Consistency of Procedures

(a) A governmental body may share the results of its alternative dispute resolution program with other governmental bodies and with the Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution at The University of Texas School of Law.  The center may collect and analyze the information and report its conclusions and useful information to governmental bodies and the legislature.

(b) Governmental bodies should, to the extent feasible given differences in their purpose, jurisdiction, and constituency, adopt policies and procedures for alternative dispute resolution that are consistent with the policies and procedures of other governmental bodies.