An applicant for a court order under this chapter may file the application:

1. (1) before arbitration proceedings begin in support of those proceedings;
2. (2) during the period the arbitration is pending before the arbitrators; or
3. (3) subject to this chapter, at or after the conclusion of the arbitration.

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.