1. (a) The parties may agree on the place of arbitration.
2. (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.

3. (c) Except as agreed by each party, the arbitration tribunal may meet at any place it considers appropriate for:

   1. (1) consultation among its members;
   2. (2) hearing of witnesses, experts, or the parties; or
   3. (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.