(a) Alternative dispute resolution procedures developed and used under this chapter supplement and do not limit other dispute resolution procedures available for use by a governmental body.

(b) This chapter may not be applied in a manner that denies a person a right granted under other state or federal law or under a local charter, ordinance, or other similar provision, including a right to an administrative or judicial hearing.

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 934, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Redesignated from V.T.C.A., Government Code § 2008.052 and amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, § 19.01(55), eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1352, § 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.