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TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 171.098 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution|Chapter 171 - General Arbitration|Subchapter D. Court Proceedings|Section 171.098. Appeal

Sec. 171.098.  APPEAL.  (a)  A party may appeal a judgment or decree entered under this chapter or an order:(1)  denying an application to compel arbitration made under Section 171.021;(2)  granting an application to stay arbitration made under Section 171.023;(3)  confirming or denying confirmation of an award;(4)  modifying or correcting an award;  or(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.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.001 (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 A. General Provisions|Section 172.001. Scope of Chapter

Sec. 172.001.  SCOPE OF CHAPTER.  (a)  This chapter applies to international commercial arbitration and conciliation, subject to any agreement that is in force between the United States and another state or states.(b)  This chapter, except Sections 172.174 and 172.175, applies only to arbitration or conciliation in this state.(c)  Except as provided by Subsection (d), this chapter does not affect another state law under which a dispute:(1)  may not be submitted to arbitration;  or(2)  may be submitted to arbitration only in accordance with law other than this chapter.(d)  Except as provided by this subsection, this chapter supersedes Subchapters B and C, Chapter 171, with respect to international commercial arbitration and conciliation.  This chapter does not supersede Subchapter A or D of that chapter or Section 171.022.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 109, Sec. 1, eff Sept. 1, 1989.  Redesignated from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 249-1 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 § 172.002 (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 A. General Provisions|Section 172.002. Definitions

Sec. 172.002.  DEFINITIONS.  (a)  In this chapter:(1)  "Arbitration" includes any arbitration without regard to whether it is administered by a permanent arbitration institution.(2)  "Arbitration agreement" means an agreement to arbitrate a dispute that has arisen or may arise between the parties concerning a defined legal relationship, without regard to whether the legal relationship is contractual.  The term includes an arbitration clause in a contract or a separate agreement.(3)  "Arbitration award" means a decision of an arbitration tribunal on the substance of a dispute submitted to it and includes an interim, interlocutory, or partial award.(4)  "Arbitration tribunal" means a sole arbitrator or a panel of arbitrators.(5)  "Claim" includes a counterclaim.(6)  "Conciliation" includes any conciliation without regard to whether it is administered by a permanent conciliation institution.(7)  "Defense" includes a defense to a counterclaim.(8)  "Party" means a party to an arbitration or conciliation agreement.(b)  The meanings assigned by this section to "claim" and "defense" do not apply in Sections 172.114(a) and 172.118(b)(1).|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 109, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Redesignated from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 249-2 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 § 172.003 (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 A. General Provisions|Section 172.003. International Agreement

Sec. 172.003.  INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT.  (a)  An arbitration or conciliation agreement is international if:(1)  the places of business of the parties to the agreement are located in different states when the agreement is concluded;(2)  any of the following places is located outside any state in which a party has a place of business:(A)  the place of arbitration or conciliation determined under the arbitration or conciliation agreement;(B)  a place where a substantial part of the obligations of the commercial relationship is to be performed;  or(C)  the place with which the subject matter of the dispute is most closely connected;(3)  each party has expressly agreed that the subject matter of the arbitration or conciliation agreement relates to commercial interests in more than one state;  or(4)  the arbitration or conciliation agreement arises out of a legal relationship that has another reasonable relation with more than one state.(b)  Subsection (a)(4) applies without regard to whether the legal relationship is contractual.(c)  For purposes of this section, the place of business of a party who has more than one place of business is the place that has the closest relationship to the arbitration or conciliation agreement.  If a party does not have a place of business, the party's place of business is the party's habitual residence.(d)  For purposes of this section, the states of the United States and the District of Columbia are one state.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 109, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Redesignated from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 249-3 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 588, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.004 (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 A. General Provisions|Section 172.004. Commercial Agreement

Sec. 172.004.  COMMERCIAL AGREEMENT.  An arbitration or conciliation agreement is commercial if it arises out of a relationship of a commercial nature, including:(1)  a transaction for the supply or exchange of goods or services;(2)  a distribution agreement;(3)  a commercial representation or agency;(4)  an exploitation agreement or concession;(5)  a joint venture or other related form of industrial or business cooperation;(6)  the carriage of goods or passengers by air, sea, rail, or road;(7)  a relationship involving:(A)  construction;(B)  insurance;(C)  licensing;(D)  factoring;(E)  leasing;(F)  consulting;(G)  engineering;(H)  financing;(I)  banking;(J)  professional services;  or(K)  intellectual or industrial property, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and software programs;  or(8)  the transfer of data or technology.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 109, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Redesignated from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 249-4 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 588, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.005 (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 A. General Provisions|Section 172.005. Date Written Communications Received

Sec. 172.005.  DATE WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED.  (a)  Except as agreed by the parties, a written communication is received on the day that it is delivered:(1)  to the addressee personally;  or(2)  at the addressee's place of business, habitual residence, or mailing address.(b)  If a place described by Subsection (a) cannot be found after a reasonable inquiry, a written communication is received if it is sent to the addressee's last known place of business, habitual residence, or mailing address by registered mail or other means that provides a record of the attempt to deliver it.(c)  This section does not apply to a written communication relating to a court proceeding.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 109, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Redesignated from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 249-5 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 § 172.006 (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 A. General Provisions|Section 172.006. Waiver of Right to Object

Sec. 172.006.  WAIVER OF RIGHT TO OBJECT.  (a)  A party who proceeds with the arbitration knowing that a provision of this chapter or the arbitration agreement has not been complied with waives the right to object to the noncompliance unless the party states the objection:(1)  without undue delay;  or(2)  if a period is provided for stating that objection, within that period.(b)  Subsection (a) applies only to a provision of this chapter as to which the parties may agree to act in a different manner.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 109, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Redesignated from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 249-6 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 § 172.007 (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 A. General Provisions|Section 172.007. Delegation of Certain Determinations

Sec. 172.007.  DELEGATION OF CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS.  The parties may authorize a third party, including an institution, to determine any issue the parties may determine under this chapter, other than a determination under Section 172.102.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.031 (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 B. Arbitration Agreements|Section 172.031. Arbitration Agreements Valid

Sec. 172.031.  ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS VALID.  (a)  A written arbitration agreement is valid and enforceable if the agreement is to arbitrate a controversy that:(1)  exists at the time of the agreement;  or(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.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.032 (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 B. Arbitration Agreements|Section 172.032. Requirements for Arbitration Agreement

Sec. 172.032.  REQUIREMENTS FOR ARBITRATION AGREEMENT.  (a)  An arbitration agreement must be in writing.  The agreement is in writing if it is contained in:(1)  a document signed by each party;(2)  an exchange of letters, telexes, telegrams, or other means of telecommunication that provide a record of the agreement;  or(3)  an exchange of statements of claim and defense in which the existence of an agreement is alleged by one party and not denied by another.(b)  A contract reference to a document containing an arbitration clause is an arbitration agreement if the contract is in writing and the reference is sufficient to make that clause part of the contract.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.033 (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 B. Arbitration Agreements|Section 172.033. Rules Referred to in Agreement

Sec. 172.033.  RULES REFERRED TO IN AGREEMENT.  An agreement of the parties under this chapter includes any arbitration or conciliation rules referred to by that agreement.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.051 (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 172.051. Number of Arbitrators

Sec. 172.051.  NUMBER OF ARBITRATORS.  An arbitration has one arbitrator unless the parties agree to additional arbitrators.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 109, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Redesignated from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 249-7 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 § 172.052 (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 172.052. Nationality of Arbitrator

Sec. 172.052.  NATIONALITY OF ARBITRATOR.  A person of any nationality may be an arbitrator.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 109, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Redesignated from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 249-8 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 § 172.053 (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 172.053. Appointment of Arbitration Tribunal

Sec. 172.053.  APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATION TRIBUNAL.  (a)  Subject to Sections 172.054(b), (c), and (d) and Section 172.055, the parties may agree on a procedure for appointing the arbitration tribunal.(b)  If an agreement is not made under Subsection (a), in an arbitration with three arbitrators and two parties, each party shall appoint one arbitrator, and the two appointed arbitrators shall appoint the third arbitrator.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 109, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Redesignated from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 249-9 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 § 172.054 (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 172.054. Appointment by Court

Sec. 172.054.  APPOINTMENT BY COURT.  (a)  On request of a party, the district court of the county in which the place of arbitration is located shall appoint each arbitrator if:(1)  an agreement is not made under Section 172.053(a) in an arbitration with a sole arbitrator and the parties fail to agree on the arbitrator;  or(2)  the appointment procedure in Section 172.053(b) applies and:(A)  a party fails to appoint an arbitrator not later than the 30th day after the date of receipt of a request to do so from the other party;  or(B)  the two appointed arbitrators fail to agree on the third arbitrator not later than the 30th day after the date of their appointment.(b)  On request of a party, the district court of the county in which the place of arbitration is located may take necessary measures if under an appointment procedure agreed to by each party:(1)  a party fails to act as required under that procedure;(2)  the parties or two appointed arbitrators fail to reach an agreement expected of them under that procedure;  or(3)  a third party, including an institution, fails to perform a function assigned to the party under that procedure.(c)  Subsection (b) does not apply if the agreement on the appointment procedure provides other means for securing the appointment.(d)  A decision of the district court under this section is final and not subject to appeal.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.055 (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 172.055. Factors Considered

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.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.056 (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 172.056. Disclosure of Grounds for Challenge

Sec. 172.056.  DISCLOSURE OF GROUNDS FOR CHALLENGE.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, a person who is contacted in connection with the person's possible appointment or designation as an arbitrator or conciliator or who is appointed or designated shall, not later than the 21st day after the date of the contact, appointment, or designation, disclose to each party any information that might cause the person's impartiality or independence to be questioned, including information that:(1)  the person:(A)  has a personal bias or prejudice concerning a party;(B)  has personal knowledge of a disputed evidentiary fact concerning the proceeding;(C)  served as an attorney in the matter in controversy;(D)  is or has been associated with another who has participated in the matter during the association;(E)  has been a material witness concerning the matter;(F)  served as an arbitrator or conciliator in another proceeding involving a party to the proceeding;  or(G)  has a close personal or professional relationship with a person who:(i)  is or has been a party to the proceeding or an officer, director, or trustee of a party;(ii)  is acting or has acted as an attorney or representative in the proceeding;(iii)  is or expects to be nominated as an arbitrator or conciliator in the proceeding;(iv)  is known to have an interest that could be substantially affected by the outcome of the proceeding;  or(v)  is likely to be a material witness in the proceeding;(2)  the person, individually or as a fiduciary, or the person's spouse or minor child residing in the person's household has:(A)  a financial interest in:(i)  the subject matter in controversy;  or(ii)  a party to the proceeding;  or(B)  any other interest that could be substantially affected by the outcome of the proceeding;  or(3)  the person, the person's spouse, a person within the third degree of relationship to either of them, or the spouse of that person:(A)  is or has been a party to the proceeding or an officer, director, or trustee of a party;(B)  is acting or has acted as an attorney in the proceeding;(C)  is known to have an interest that could be substantially affected by the outcome of the proceeding;  or(D)  is likely to be a material witness in the proceeding.(b)  Except as provided by this subsection, the parties may agree to waive the disclosure under Subsection (a).  A party may not waive the disclosure for a person serving as:(1)  the sole arbitrator or conciliator;  or(2)  the chief or prevailing arbitrator or conciliator.(c)  After appointment and throughout the arbitration or conciliation, an arbitrator or conciliator shall promptly disclose to each party any circumstance described by Subsection (a) that was not previously disclosed.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.057 (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 172.057. Grounds for Challenge; Limitation

Sec. 172.057.  GROUNDS FOR CHALLENGE;  LIMITATION.  Except as provided by agreement of the parties or the rules governing the arbitration, a party may challenge an arbitrator only if circumstances exist that give rise to justifiable doubts as to the arbitrator's impartiality, independence, or possession of a qualification on which the parties have agreed.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.058 (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 172.058. Challenge After Appointment

Sec. 172.058.  CHALLENGE AFTER APPOINTMENT.  A party who appointed or participated in the appointment of an arbitrator may challenge that arbitrator only for a reason that the party becomes aware of after the appointment is made.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.059 (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 172.059. Challenge Procedure

Sec. 172.059.  CHALLENGE PROCEDURE.  (a)  The parties may agree on a procedure for challenging an arbitrator.  A decision reached under that procedure is final.(b)  If there is not an agreement under Subsection (a), a party challenging an arbitrator shall send a written statement of the reason for the challenge to the arbitration tribunal.  The party shall send the statement not later than the 15th day after the later date the party becomes aware of:(1)  the constitution of the tribunal;  or(2)  a circumstance referred to in Section 172.057 or 172.058.(c)  Unless the arbitrator challenged under Subsection (b) withdraws from office or the other party agrees to the challenge, the arbitration tribunal shall decide the challenge.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 172.060 (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 172.060. Appeal of Unsuccessful Challenge

Sec. 172.060.  APPEAL OF UNSUCCESSFUL CHALLENGE.  (a)  If a challenge under Sections 172.059(b) and (c) is unsuccessful, the challenging party, not later than the 30th day after the date the party receives notice of the decision rejecting the challenge, may request the district court of the county in which the place of arbitration is located to decide the challenge.(b)  The court shall sustain the challenge if the facts support a finding that grounds under Section 172.057 fairly exist.(c)  The decision of the court is final and not subject to appeal.(d)  While a request under Subsection (a) is pending, the arbitration tribunal, including the challenged arbitrator, may continue the arbitration and make an award.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|