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(2)  arises between the parties after the date of the agreement.
(b)  A party may revoke the agreement only on a ground that exists at law or in equity for the revocation of a contract.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 1593, ch. 689, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.  Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1708, ch. 704, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 27, 1979.  Redesignated from Vernon's Ann.Civ.Stat. art. 224 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 588, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
(5)  an agreement made before January 1, 1966.
(2)  the agreement is signed by each party and each party's attorney.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 1593, ch. 689, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.  Redesignated from Vernon's Ann.Civ.Stat. art. 225 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 588, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Sec. 171.003.  UNIFORM INTERPRETATION.  This chapter shall be construed to effect its purpose and make uniform the construction of other states' law applicable to an arbitration.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 1593, ch. 689, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.  Redesignated from Vernon's Ann.Civ.Stat. art. 226 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 588, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
(2)  the opposing party's refusal to arbitrate.
(b)  If a party opposing an application made under Subsection (a) denies the existence of the agreement, the court shall summarily determine that issue.  The court shall order the arbitration if it finds for the party that made the application.  If the court does not find for that party, the court shall deny the application.
(c)  An order compelling arbitration must include a stay of any proceeding subject to Section 171.025.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 4748, ch. 830, eff. Aug. 29, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 338, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1985.  Redesignated from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 238-20, Sec. 1 to 2A and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 588, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Sec. 171.022.  UNCONSCIONABLE AGREEMENTS UNENFORCEABLE.  A court may not enforce an agreement to arbitrate if the court finds the agreement was unconscionable at the time the agreement was made.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 4748, ch. 830, eff. Aug. 29, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 338, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 26, 1985.  Redesignated from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 238-20, Sec. 3 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 588, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Sec. 171.023.  PROCEEDING TO STAY ARBITRATION.  (a)  A court may stay an arbitration commenced or threatened on application and a showing that there is not an agreement to arbitrate.
(b)  If there is a substantial bona fide dispute as to whether an agreement to arbitrate exists, the court shall try the issue promptly and summarily.
(c)  The court shall stay the arbitration if the court finds for the party moving for the stay.  If the court finds for the party opposing the stay, the court shall order the parties to arbitrate.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 4748, ch. 830, eff. Aug. 29, 1983.  Redesignated from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 238-20, Sec. 4 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 588, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Sec. 171.024.  PLACE FOR MAKING APPLICATION.  (a)  If there is a proceeding pending in a court involving an issue referable to arbitration under an alleged agreement to arbitrate, a party may make an application under this subchapter only in that court.
(b)  If Subsection (a) does not apply, a party may make an application in any court, subject to Section 171.096.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Sec. 171.025.  STAY OF RELATED PROCEEDING.  (a)  The court shall stay a proceeding that involves an issue subject to arbitration if an order for arbitration or an application for that order is made under this subchapter.
(b)  The stay applies only to the issue subject to arbitration if that issue is severable from the remainder of the proceeding.
(2)  the fault or ground for the claim is not shown.
Sec. 171.041.  APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS.  (a)  The method of appointment of arbitrators is as specified in the agreement to arbitrate.
(3)  an appointed arbitrator fails or is unable to act and a successor has not been appointed.
(c)  An arbitrator appointed under Subsection (b) has the powers of an arbitrator named in the agreement to arbitrate.
Sec. 171.042.  MAJORITY ACTION BY ARBITRATORS.  The powers of the arbitrators are exercised by a majority unless otherwise provided by the agreement to arbitrate or this chapter.
Sec. 171.043.  HEARING CONDUCTED BY ARBITRATORS.  (a)  Unless otherwise provided by the agreement to arbitrate, all the arbitrators shall conduct the hearing.  A majority of the arbitrators may determine a question and render a final award.
(b)  If, during the course of the hearing, an arbitrator ceases to act, one or more remaining arbitrators appointed to act as neutral arbitrators may hear and determine the controversy.
Sec. 171.044.  TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING;  NOTICE.  (a)  Unless otherwise provided by the agreement to arbitrate, the arbitrators shall set a time and place for the hearing and notify each party.
(b)  The notice must be served not later than the fifth day before the hearing either personally or by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested.  Appearance at the hearing waives the notice.
(c)  The court on application may direct the arbitrators to proceed promptly with the hearing and determination of the controversy.
(B)  a later date agreed to by the parties.
Sec. 171.046.  FAILURE OF PARTY TO APPEAR.  Unless otherwise provided by the agreement to arbitrate, the arbitrators may hear and determine the controversy on the evidence produced without regard to whether a party who has been notified as provided by Section 171.044 fails to appear.
Sec. 171.048.  REPRESENTATION BY ATTORNEY;  FEES.  (a)  A party is entitled to representation by an attorney at a proceeding under this chapter.
(b)  A waiver of the right described by Subsection (a) before the proceeding is ineffective.
(2)  by law for a recovery in a civil action in the district court on a cause of action on which any part of the award is based.
Sec. 171.049.  OATH.  The arbitrators, or an arbitrator at the direction of the arbitrators, may administer to each witness testifying before them the oath required of a witness in a civil action pending in a district court.
(2)  for discovery or evidentiary purposes to be taken of an adverse witness.
(b)  A deposition under this section shall be taken in the manner provided by law for a deposition in a civil action pending in a district court.
(2)  production of books, records, documents, or other evidence.
(b)  A witness required to appear by subpoena under this section may appear at the hearing before the arbitrators or at a deposition.
(c)  A subpoena issued under this section shall be served in the manner provided by law for the service of a subpoena issued in a civil action pending in a district court.
(d)  Each provision of law requiring a witness to appear, produce evidence, and testify under a subpoena issued in a civil action pending in a district court applies to a subpoena issued under this section.
Sec. 171.052.  WITNESS FEE.  The fee for a witness attending a hearing or a deposition under this subchapter is the same as the fee for a witness in a civil action in a district court.
Sec. 171.053.  ARBITRATORS' AWARD.  (a)  The arbitrators' award must be in writing and signed by each arbitrator joining in the award.
(b)  The arbitrators shall deliver a copy of the award to each party personally, by registered or certified mail, or as provided in the agreement.
(2)  if a time is not established by the agreement, within the time ordered by the court on application of a party.
(d)  The parties may extend the time for making the award either before or after the time expires.  The extension must be in writing.
(e)  A party waives the objection that an award was not made within the time required unless the party notifies the arbitrators of the objection before the delivery of the award to that party.
(2)  to clarify the award.
(2)  on submission to the arbitrators by a court, if an application to the court is pending under Sections 171.087, 171.088, 171.089, and 171.091, subject to any condition ordered by the court.
(c)  A party may make an application under this section not later than the 20th day after the date the award is delivered to the applicant.
(d)  An applicant shall give written notice of the application promptly to the opposing party.  The notice must state that the opposing party must serve any objection to the application not later than the 10th day after the date of notice.
(e)  An award modified or corrected under this section is subject to Sections 171.087, 171.088, 171.089, 171.090, and 171.091.
Sec. 171.055.  ARBITRATOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES.  Unless otherwise provided in the agreement to arbitrate, the arbitrators' expenses and fees, with other expenses incurred in conducting the arbitration, shall be paid as provided in the award.
Sec. 171.081.  JURISDICTION.  The making of an agreement described by Section 171.001 that provides for or authorizes an arbitration in this state and to which that section applies confers jurisdiction on the court to enforce the agreement and to render judgment on an award under this chapter.
Sec. 171.082.  APPLICATION TO COURT;  FEES.  (a)  The filing with the clerk of the court of an application for an order under this chapter, including a judgment or decree, invokes the jurisdiction of the court.
(b)  On the filing of the initial application and the payment to the clerk of the fees of court required to be paid on the filing of a civil action in the court, the clerk shall docket the proceeding as a civil action pending in that court.
(3)  subject to this chapter, at or after the conclusion of the arbitration.
(2)  a proceeding instituted after the initial application has been filed.
(b)  A stay under this section affects only an issue subject to arbitration under an agreement in accordance with the terms of the initial application.
(5)  show the need for the court order sought by the applicant.
(2)  grants the applicant a 10-day period to comply.
(6)  obtain other relief, which the court can grant in its discretion, needed to permit the arbitration to be conducted in an orderly manner and to prevent improper interference or delay of the arbitration.
(6)  to obtain relief under Section 171.087, 171.088, 171.089, or 171.091.
(c)  A court may not require an applicant for an order under Subsection (a)(1) to show that the adverse party is about to, or may, leave the state if jurisdiction over that party is not effected by service of process before the arbitration proceedings begin.
Sec. 171.087.  CONFIRMATION OF AWARD.  Unless grounds are offered for vacating, modifying, or correcting an award under Section 171.088 or 171.091, the court, on application of a party, shall confirm the award.
(4)  there was no agreement to arbitrate, the issue was not adversely determined in a proceeding under Subchapter B, and the party did not participate in the arbitration hearing without raising the objection.
(b)  A party must make an application under this section not later than the 90th day after the date of delivery of a copy of the award to the applicant.  A party must make an application under Subsection (a)(1) not later than the 90th day after the date the grounds for the application are known or should have been known.
(c)  If the application to vacate is denied and a motion to modify or correct the award is not pending, the court shall confirm the award.
(2)  by the court under Section 171.041, if the agreement does not provide the manner for choosing the arbitrators.
(b)  If the award is vacated under Section 171.088(a)(3), the court may order a rehearing before the arbitrators who made the award or their successors appointed under Section 171.041.
(c)  The period within which the agreement to arbitrate requires the award to be made applies to a rehearing under this section and commences from the date of the order.
Sec. 171.090.  TYPE OF RELIEF NOT FACTOR.  The fact that the relief granted by the arbitrators could not or would not be granted by a court of law or equity is not a ground for vacating or refusing to confirm the award.
(3)  the form of the award is imperfect in a manner not affecting the merits of the controversy.
(b)  A party must make an application under this section not later than the 90th day after the date of delivery of a copy of the award to the applicant.
(c)  If the application is granted, the court shall modify or correct the award to effect its intent and shall confirm the award as modified or corrected.  If the application is not granted, the court shall confirm the award.
(d)  An application to modify or correct an award may be joined in the alternative with an application to vacate the award.
Sec. 171.092.  JUDGMENT ON AWARD.  (a)  On granting an order that confirms, modifies, or corrects an award, the court shall enter a judgment or decree conforming to the order.  The judgment or decree may be enforced in the same manner as any other judgment or decree.
Sec. 171.093.  HEARING;  NOTICE.  The court shall hear each initial and subsequent application under this subchapter in the manner and with the notice required by law or court rule for making and hearing a motion filed in a pending civil action in a district court.
(2)  attach a copy of the application to the process.
(b)  To the extent applicable, the process and service and the return of service must be in the form and include the substance required for process and service on a defendant in a civil action in a district court.
(c)  An authorized official may effect the service of process.
(B)  the same controversy or controversies.
(b)  If Subsection (a) does not apply, service of process shall be made on the adverse party in the manner provided by Section 171.094.
(2)  if an adverse party does not have a residence or place of business in this state, in any county.
(b)  If the agreement to arbitrate provides that the hearing before the arbitrators is to be held in a county in this state, a party must file the initial application with the clerk of the court of that county.
(c)  If a hearing before the arbitrators has been held, a party must file the initial application with the clerk of the court of the county in which the hearing was held.
(d)  Consistent with Section 171.024, if a proceeding is pending in a court relating to arbitration of an issue subject to arbitration under an agreement before the filing of the initial application, a party must file the initial application and any subsequent application relating to the arbitration in that court.
Sec. 171.097.  TRANSFER.  (a)  On application of a party adverse to the party who filed the initial application, a court that has jurisdiction but that is located in a county other than as described by Section 171.096 shall transfer the application to a court of a county described by that section.
(b)  The court shall transfer the application by an order comparable to an order sustaining a plea of privilege to be sued in a civil action in a district court of a county other than the county in which an action is filed.
(2)  before any other appearance in the court by that adverse party, other than an appearance to challenge the jurisdiction of the court.
(5)  vacating an award without directing a rehearing.
(b)  The appeal shall be taken in the manner and to the same extent as an appeal from an order or judgment in a civil action.

References: art. 224
 art. 225
 art. 226
 art. 238
 art. 238
 art. 238