Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 172.055 — FACTORS CONSIDERED

CP § 172.055Title 7. ALTERNATE METHODS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION · Ch. 172. ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION OF INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL DISPUTES · Art. C. ARBITRATORS

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In appointing an arbitrator, the court shall consider:

(1)each qualification required of the arbitrator by the arbitration agreement;

(2)any consideration making more likely the appointment of an independent and impartial arbitrator; and

(3)in the case of a sole or third arbitrator, the advisability of appointing an arbitrator of a nationality other than that of any party. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 912 (H.B. 40), Sec. 35, eff. September 1, 2025.