(a) Except as provided by this subchapter, mediation under this subchapter does not affect a procedural right or duty conferred by this chapter or by board rule.
(b) Procedural time limits imposed by this chapter or under the authority of this chapter are tolled during mediation.
(c) Mediation does not affect any right of a person who is not a party to the mediation.
(d) The board shall stay proceedings involving the parties in mediation until the board receives the mediator's certification that mediation has concluded.
Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.