Sec. 172.055. FACTORS CONSIDERED. In appointing an arbitrator, the district 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.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution
Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes
Section 172.051. Number of Arbitrators
Section 172.052. Nationality of Arbitrator
Section 172.053. Appointment of Arbitration Tribunal
Section 172.054. Appointment by Court
Section 172.055. Factors Considered
Section 172.056. Disclosure of Grounds for Challenge
Section 172.057. Grounds for Challenge; Limitation
Section 172.058. Challenge After Appointment
Section 172.059. Challenge Procedure
Section 172.060. Appeal of Unsuccessful Challenge
Section 172.061. Failure or Impossibility to Act
Section 172.062. Termination of Mandate