This Agreement, and the rights and obligations of the Parties, shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to the conflict of laws rules of that state .  EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE CONSENT, STIPULATE AND AGREE THAT THE EXCLUSIVE VENUE OF ANY DISPUTE OR LITIGATION ARISING UNDER OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS AND EACH OF EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE HEREBY SUBMITS TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF APPROPRIATE JURISDICTION LOCATED IN TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS FOR SUCH PURPOSE.