Sec. 172.203. CONDUCT OF CONCILIATION. (a) A conciliator:
(1) shall be guided by principles of objectivity, fairness, and justice; and
(2) shall consider, among other things:
(A) the rights and obligations of the parties;
(B) the usages of the trade concerned; and
(C) the circumstances surrounding the dispute, including any previous practices between the parties.
(b) The conciliator may conduct the conciliation in a manner that the conciliator considers appropriate, considering the circumstances of the case, the wishes of the parties, and the desirability of a speedy settlement of the dispute.
(c) Except as provided by this chapter, a law of this state governing procedure, other than this chapter, does not apply to conciliation under this chapter.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 109, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Redesignated from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 249-20 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 588, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended 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
Subchapter H. Provisions Relating Only to Conciliation
Section 172.202. Appointment of Conciliator
Section 172.203. Conduct of Conciliation
Section 172.204. Representation and Assistance
Section 172.205. Draft Conciliation Settlement
Section 172.206. Confidentiality
Section 172.207. Stay of Arbitration and Resort to Other Proceedings
Section 172.208. Termination of Conciliation
Section 172.209. Conflict of Interest
Section 172.210. Participation Not Waiver of Rights
Section 172.211. Enforceability
Section 172.213. No Consent to Jurisdiction