In appointing an arbitrator, the 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.
Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 912 (H.B. 40), Sec. 35, eff. September 1, 2025.