(a) A mediation conducted under this division is confidential in accordance with Texas Government Code, §2009.054 and Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §154.053 and §154.073.
(b) The confidentiality of a final settlement agreement, to which the Department is a signatory that is reached as a result of the mediation is governed by the Public Information Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 552.

Source Note: The provisions of this §55.78 adopted to be effective July 1, 2009, 34 TexReg 4323