Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 171.086 — ORDERS THAT MAY BE RENDERED

CP § 171.086Title 7. ALTERNATE METHODS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION · Ch. 171. GENERAL ARBITRATION · Art. D. COURT PROCEEDINGS

Statute text

(a)Before arbitration proceedings begin, in support of arbitration a party may file an application for a court order, including an order to:

(1)invoke the jurisdiction of the court over the adverse party and to effect that jurisdiction by service of process on the party before arbitration proceedings begin;

(2)invoke the jurisdiction of the court over an ancillary proceeding in rem, including by attachment, garnishment, or sequestration, in the manner and subject to the conditions under which the proceeding may be instituted and conducted ancillary to a civil action in a district court or the business court, as applicable;

(3)restrain or enjoin:

(A)the destruction of all or an essential part of the subject matter of the controversy; or

(B)the destruction or alteration of books, records, documents, or other evidence needed for the arbitration;

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Legislative history

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 912 (H.B. 40), Sec. 26, eff. September 1, 2025.