1. (a) The mediator shall:

   1. (1) possess the qualifications required under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, §154.052;
   2. (2) be subject to the standards and duties prescribed by Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, §154.053; and
   3. (3) have the qualified immunity prescribed by Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, §154.055, if applicable.
2. (b) The parties shall decide whether, and to what extent, knowledge of the subject matter and experience in mediation would be advisable for the mediator.
3. (c) The parties shall obtain from the prospective mediator the ethical standards that will govern the mediation.

Source Note:The provisions of this §380.44 adopted to be effective April 11, 2001, 26 TexReg 2746.