1-1 AN ACT 1-2 relating to the resolution of disputes arising under interlocal 1-3 cooperation contracts. 1-4 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: 1-5 SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 791, Government Code, is 1-6 amended by adding Section 791.015 to read as follows: 1-7 Sec. 791.015. SUBMISSION OF DISPUTES TO ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE 1-8 RESOLUTION PROCEDURES. Local governments that are parties to an 1-9 interlocal contract may provide in the contract for the submission 1-10 of disputes arising under the contract to the alternative dispute 1-11 resolution procedures authorized by Chapter 2009. 1-12 SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2001. _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.B. No. 2760 was passed by the House on May 5, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.B. No. 2760 was passed by the Senate on May 22, 2001, by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 0, 1 present, not voting. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: __________________________ Date __________________________ Governor