Sec. 410.102. ARBITRATORS; QUALIFICATIONS. (a) An arbitrator must be an employee of the division, except that the division may contract with qualified arbitrators on a determination of special need.
(b) An arbitrator must:
(1) be a member of the National Academy of Arbitrators;
(2) be on an approved list of the American Arbitration Association or Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service; or
(3) meet qualifications established by the commissioner by rule.
(c) The division shall require that each arbitrator have appropriate training in the workers' compensation laws of this state. The commissioner shall establish procedures to carry out this subsection.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.165, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act
Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes
Section 410.102. Arbitrators; Qualifications
Section 410.103. Duties of Arbitrator
Section 410.104. Election of Arbitration; Effect
Section 410.105. Lists of Arbitrators
Section 410.106. Selection of Arbitrator
Section 410.107. Assignment of Arbitrator
Section 410.108. Rejection of Arbitrator
Section 410.109. Scheduling of Arbitration
Section 410.112. Exchange and Filing of Information; Administrative Violation
Section 410.113. Duties of Parties at Arbitration; Attendance; Administrative Violation
Section 410.114. Testimony; Record
Section 410.116. Closing Statements; Briefs
Section 410.117. Ex Parte Contacts Prohibited
Section 410.119. Effect of Award