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TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.061 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter C. Arbitrators|Section 172.061. Failure or Impossibility to Act

Sec. 172.061.  FAILURE OR IMPOSSIBILITY TO ACT.  (a)  The mandate of an arbitrator terminates if the arbitrator:(1)  is unable to perform the arbitrator's functions or for another reason fails to act without undue delay;  and(2)  withdraws from office or each party agrees to the termination.(b)  If there is a controversy concerning the termination of the arbitrator's mandate under Subsection (a), a party may request the district court of the county in which the place of arbitration is located to decide the termination.  The decision of the court is not subject to appeal.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.062 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter C. Arbitrators|Section 172.062. Termination of Mandate

Sec. 172.062.  TERMINATION OF MANDATE.  The mandate of an arbitrator terminates:(1)  on withdrawal from office;(2)  when the parties agree;  or(3)  as provided by Section 172.059, 172.060, or 172.061.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.063 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter C. Arbitrators|Section 172.063. Substitution of Arbitrator

Sec. 172.063.  SUBSTITUTION OF ARBITRATOR.  (a)  When the mandate of an arbitrator terminates, a substitute arbitrator shall be appointed according to the rules that were applicable to the appointment of the arbitrator being replaced.(b)  Except as agreed by the parties:(1)  if the sole or presiding arbitrator is replaced, a hearing previously held shall be repeated;  and(2)  if an arbitrator other than the sole or presiding arbitrator is replaced, a hearing previously held may be repeated at the discretion of the arbitration tribunal.(c)  Except as agreed by the parties, an order or ruling of the arbitration tribunal made before the replacement of an arbitrator under this section is not invalid because there has been a change in the composition of the tribunal.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.064 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter C. Arbitrators|Section 172.064. Withdrawal of Arbitrator

Sec. 172.064.  WITHDRAWAL OF ARBITRATOR.  The withdrawal of an arbitrator from office or the agreement of a party to the termination of the mandate of an arbitrator under Section 172.059(c) or Section 172.061 does not imply acceptance of the validity of a ground referred to in Section 172.057, 172.058, or 172.061.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.081 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter D. Arbitration Tribunal|Section 172.081. Decision of Arbitration Tribunal

Sec. 172.081.  DECISION OF ARBITRATION TRIBUNAL.  (a)  Except as agreed by the parties or as provided by Subsection (b), in an arbitration with more than one arbitrator, a decision of the arbitration tribunal must be made by a majority of its members.(b)  If authorized by the parties or all the members of the arbitration tribunal, a presiding arbitrator may decide a procedural question.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.082 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter D. Arbitration Tribunal|Section 172.082. Determination of Jurisdiction of Arbitration Tribunal

Sec. 172.082.  DETERMINATION OF JURISDICTION OF ARBITRATION TRIBUNAL.  (a)  The arbitration tribunal may rule on its own jurisdiction, including an objection with respect to the existence or validity of the arbitration agreement.  For that purpose, an arbitration clause that is part of a contract is an agreement independent of the other terms of the contract.  A decision by the tribunal that the contract is void does not make the arbitration clause invalid.(b)  A party may not plead that the arbitration tribunal does not have jurisdiction after the submission of the statement of defense.  A party is not precluded from pleading because the party has appointed or participated in the appointment of an arbitrator.(c)  A party may plead that the arbitration tribunal is exceeding the scope of its authority only when the matter alleged to be beyond the scope of its authority is raised during the arbitration.(d)  The arbitration tribunal may allow a plea after the period described by Subsection (b) or (c) if the tribunal considers the delay justified.(e)  The arbitration tribunal may rule on a plea described by Subsection (b), (c), or (d) as a preliminary question or in an award on the merits.(f)  If the arbitration tribunal rules as a preliminary question that it has jurisdiction, a party waives objection to the ruling unless the party, not later than the 30th day after the date the party receives notice of that ruling, requests the district court of the county in which the place of arbitration is located to decide the matter.  The decision of the court is not subject to appeal.(g)  While a request under Subsection (f) is pending before the court, the arbitration tribunal may continue the arbitration and make an award.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.083 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter D. Arbitration Tribunal|Section 172.083. Interim Measures Ordered by Arbitration Tribunal

Sec. 172.083.  INTERIM MEASURES ORDERED BY ARBITRATION TRIBUNAL.  (a)  Except as agreed by the parties, the arbitration tribunal, at the request of a party, may order a party to take an interim measure of protection that the tribunal considers necessary concerning the subject matter of the dispute.(b)  The arbitration tribunal may require a party to provide appropriate security in connection with the interim measure ordered.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter E. Arbitration Proceedings|Section 172.101. Equal Treatment of Parties

Sec. 172.101.  EQUAL TREATMENT OF PARTIES.  The arbitration tribunal shall:(1)  treat each party with equality;  and(2)  give each party a full opportunity to present the party's case.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 109, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Redesignated from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 249-10 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.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter E. Arbitration Proceedings|Section 172.102. Substantive Rules

Sec. 172.102.  SUBSTANTIVE RULES.  (a)  The arbitration tribunal shall decide the dispute according to the rules of law designated by the parties as applicable to the substance of the dispute.(b)  Unless otherwise expressed, a designation by the parties of the law or legal system of a given state refers to the substantive law of that state and not to conflict-of-laws rules.(c)  If the parties do not make a designation under Subsection (a), the arbitration tribunal shall apply the law determined by the conflict-of-laws rules that the tribunal considers applicable.(d)  The arbitration tribunal shall decide ex aequo et bono or as amiable compositeur if each party has expressly authorized it to do so.(e)  In each case, the arbitration tribunal shall:(1)  decide in accordance with the terms of the contract;  and(2)  take into account the usages of the trade applicable to the transaction.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 109, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Redesignated from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 249-11 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.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter E. Arbitration Proceedings|Section 172.103. Rules of Procedure

Sec. 172.103.  RULES OF PROCEDURE.  (a)  The parties may agree on the procedure to be followed by the arbitration tribunal in conducting the arbitration, subject to this chapter.(b)  If the parties do not agree, the arbitration tribunal may conduct the arbitration in the manner it considers appropriate, subject to this chapter.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 109, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Redesignated from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 249-12 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.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter E. Arbitration Proceedings|Section 172.104. Rules of Evidence

Sec. 172.104.  RULES OF EVIDENCE.  The power of the arbitration tribunal under Section 172.103(b) includes the power to determine the admissibility, relevance, materiality, and weight of any evidence.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 109, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Redesignated from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 249-13 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.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter E. Arbitration Proceedings|Section 172.105. Subpoena

Sec. 172.105.  SUBPOENA.  (a)  The arbitration tribunal may issue a subpoena as provided by Section 171.051.(b)  Section 171.052 applies with respect to a subpoena issued under this section.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 109, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Redesignated from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 249-14 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.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter E. Arbitration Proceedings|Section 172.106. Place of Arbitration

Sec. 172.106.  PLACE OF ARBITRATION.  (a)  The parties may agree on the place of arbitration.(b)  If the parties do not agree, the arbitration tribunal shall determine the place of arbitration considering the circumstances of the case, including the convenience of the parties.(c)  Except as agreed by each party, the arbitration tribunal may meet at any place it considers appropriate for:(1)  consultation among its members;(2)  hearing of witnesses, experts, or the parties;  or(3)  inspection of documents, goods, or other property.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 109, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Redesignated from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 249-15 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.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter E. Arbitration Proceedings|Section 172.107. Commencement of Arbitration

Sec. 172.107.  COMMENCEMENT OF ARBITRATION.  Except as agreed by the parties, the arbitration begins on the date a request for the dispute to be referred to arbitration is received by the respondent.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter E. Arbitration Proceedings|Section 172.108. Language

Sec. 172.108.  LANGUAGE.  (a)  The parties may agree on the language or languages to be used in the arbitration.(b)  If the parties do not agree, the arbitration tribunal shall determine the language or languages to be used in the arbitration.(c)  Except as provided by the agreement or determination, the agreement or determination applies to each:(1)  written statement by a party;(2)  hearing;  and(3)  award, decision, or other communication by the arbitration tribunal.(d)  The arbitration tribunal may order that documentary evidence be accompanied by a translation into the selected language or languages.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter E. Arbitration Proceedings|Section 172.109. Statement of Claim or Defense

Sec. 172.109.  STATEMENT OF CLAIM OR DEFENSE.  (a)  Within the period agreed on by the parties or determined by the arbitration tribunal:(1)  the claimant shall state:(A)  the facts supporting the claim;(B)  the points at issue;  and(C)  the relief or remedy sought;  and(2)  the respondent shall state the defense.(b)  A party may submit with the party's statement any document the party considers relevant or may add a reference to a document or other evidence the party will submit.(c)  The parties may otherwise agree as to the required elements of the statements required by Subsection (a).|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter E. Arbitration Proceedings|Section 172.110. Supplement or Amendment to Statement

Sec. 172.110.  SUPPLEMENT OR AMENDMENT TO STATEMENT.  A party may amend or supplement a claim or defense during the arbitration unless:(1)  the parties have otherwise agreed;  or(2)  the arbitration tribunal considers it inappropriate to allow the amendment or supplement considering the delay in making the amendment or supplement.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter E. Arbitration Proceedings|Section 172.111. Hearings

Sec. 172.111.  HEARINGS.  (a)  Except as agreed by the parties, the arbitration tribunal shall decide whether to:(1)  hold oral hearings for the presentation of evidence or for oral argument;  or(2)  conduct the arbitration on the basis of documents and other materials.(b)  Unless the parties have agreed that oral hearings are not to be held, the arbitration tribunal shall, on request of a party, hold an oral hearing at an appropriate stage of the arbitration.(c)  Each party shall be given sufficient advance notice of a hearing or meeting of the arbitration tribunal to permit inspection of documents, goods, or other property.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.112 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter E. Arbitration Proceedings|Section 172.112. Hearing or Meeting in Camera

Sec. 172.112.  HEARING OR MEETING IN CAMERA.  Except as agreed by the parties, the arbitration tribunal shall hold in camera:(1)  an oral hearing;  or(2)  a meeting in the arbitration.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.113 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter E. Arbitration Proceedings|Section 172.113. Written Information

Sec. 172.113.  WRITTEN INFORMATION.  (a)  A statement, document, or other information supplied to or an application made to the arbitration tribunal by a party shall be communicated to the other party.(b)  An expert report or evidentiary document on which the arbitration tribunal may rely in making a decision shall be communicated to each party.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.114 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter E. Arbitration Proceedings|Section 172.114. Default of Party

Sec. 172.114.  DEFAULT OF PARTY.  (a)  Except as agreed by the parties, the arbitration tribunal shall terminate the arbitration if the claimant without showing sufficient cause fails to communicate the statement of claim required under Section 172.109.(b)  Except as agreed by the parties, if the respondent without showing sufficient cause fails to communicate the statement of defense as provided by Section 172.109, the arbitration tribunal shall continue the arbitration without treating that failure as an admission of the claimant's allegations.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.115 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter E. Arbitration Proceedings|Section 172.115. Award After Party Fails to Appear or Produce Evidence

Sec. 172.115.  AWARD AFTER PARTY FAILS TO APPEAR OR PRODUCE EVIDENCE.  Except as agreed by the parties, if a party without showing sufficient cause fails to appear at an oral hearing or to produce documentary evidence, the arbitration tribunal may continue the arbitration and make the arbitration award based on the evidence before it.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.116 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter E. Arbitration Proceedings|Section 172.116. Appointed Expert

Sec. 172.116.  APPOINTED EXPERT.  (a)  Except as agreed by the parties, the arbitration tribunal may:(1)  appoint an expert to report to it on a specific issue to be determined by the tribunal;  and(2)  require a party to:(A)  give the expert relevant information;  or(B)  produce or provide access to relevant documents, goods, or other property.(b)  Except as agreed by the parties, if a party requests or if the arbitration tribunal considers it necessary, the expert shall, after delivery of a written or oral report, participate in an oral hearing at which each party may:(1)  question the expert;  and(2)  present an expert witness on the issue.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.117 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter E. Arbitration Proceedings|Section 172.117. Settlement

Sec. 172.117.  SETTLEMENT.  (a)  An arbitration tribunal may:(1)  encourage settlement of the dispute;  and(2)  with the agreement of the parties, use mediation, conciliation, or another procedure at any time during the arbitration to encourage settlement.(b)  The arbitration tribunal shall terminate the arbitration if the parties settle the dispute.(c)  If requested by the parties and not objected to by the arbitration tribunal, the tribunal shall record the settlement in the form of an award on agreed terms.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.118 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter E. Arbitration Proceedings|Section 172.118. Termination of Proceedings

Sec. 172.118.  TERMINATION OF PROCEEDINGS.  (a)  An arbitration is terminated by the final arbitration award or by an order of the arbitration tribunal under Subsection (b).  The award is final on the expiration of the applicable period under Section 172.147.(b)  The arbitration tribunal shall issue an order for the termination of the arbitration if:(1)  the claimant withdraws the claim, unless the respondent objects to the order and the arbitration tribunal recognizes a legitimate interest on the respondent's part in obtaining a final settlement of the dispute;(2)  the parties agree to the termination of the arbitration;  or(3)  the tribunal finds that continuation of the arbitration is unnecessary or impossible.(c)  Subject to Sections 172.147, 172.148, and 172.149, the mandate of the arbitration tribunal ends with the termination of the arbitration.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.141 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes|Subchapter F. Arbitration Award|Section 172.141. Form and Content of Arbitration Award

Sec. 172.141.  FORM AND CONTENT OF ARBITRATION AWARD.  (a)  An arbitration award must be in writing and signed by all the members of the arbitration tribunal.  In an arbitration with more than one arbitrator, the signatures of the majority of the members of the tribunal are sufficient if the reason for an omitted signature is stated.(b)  The arbitration award must state the reasons on which it is based, unless the parties have agreed that no reasons are to be given, or the award is an award on agreed terms under Section 172.117.(c)  The arbitration award must state its date and the place of arbitration as determined under Section 172.106.  The award is considered to have been made at that place.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|