Bad Faith

Sec. 1467.101. BAD FAITH. (a) The following conduct constitutes bad faith participation for purposes of this chapter: (1) failing to participate in the informal settlement teleconference under Section 1467.084(d) or an arbitration or mediation under this chapter; (2) failing to provide information the arbitrator or mediator believes is necessary to facilitate a decision or agreement; or (3) failing to designate a representative participating in the arbitration or mediation with full authority to enter into any agreement. (b) Failure to reach an agreement under Subchapter B is not conclusive proof of bad faith participation. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1290 (H.B. 2256), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009. Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 100 (S.B. 507), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2017. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1342 (S.B. 1264), Sec. 2.16, eff. September 1, 2019.