Texas Legislative Roundup, February 12, 2013

The following bills relating to alternative dispute resolution were introduced during the 83rd Texas legislative session. The last day of the regular session will be Monday, May 27, 2013. Click on the bill number to read its text and on the status link to find the bill’s legislative history.

Senate Bills:

• SB 355 relates “to the powers and duties of the Title IV-D agency regarding the establishment, collection, and enforcement of child support and in connection with an application for a marriage license or protective order; providing an administrative fine.” Bill status.

• SB 296 relates “to the waiver of sovereign immunity for certain claims arising under written contracts with state agencies.” Bill status.

House Bills:

• HB 33 relates “to alternative methods of dispute resolution in certain disputes between the Department of Aging and Disability Services and an assisted living facility licensed by the department.” Bill status.

• HB 167 relates “to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs.” Bill status.

• HB 399 relates “to the confidentiality of certain communications involving an ombudsman program established by an employer as an alternative dispute resolution service.” Bill status.

• HB 585 relates “to procedural requirements under the Property Tax Code.” Bill status.

• HB 586 relates “to the waiver of sovereign immunity for certain claims arising under written contracts with state agencies.” Bill status.

• HB 837 relates “to credit to certain ceding insurers for reinsurance ceded to certain certified assuming insurers.” Bill status.

• HB 899 relates “to certain rights of victims, guardians of victims, and close relatives of deceased victims in the criminal justice system.” Bill status.

• HB 937 relates “to establishing a restorative justice pilot program for juvenile offenders in certain counties.” Bill status.

• HB 1031 relates “to the confidentiality of certain communications involving an ombudsman program established by an employer as an alternative dispute resolution service.” Bill status.

• HB 1065 relates “to the right of an employee who is a victim of a crime to time off from work to attend court proceedings related to that crime.” Bill status.

The deadline for filing new bills or joint resolutions is Friday, March 8th. Please stay tuned to Disputing for more Texas legislative updates!