(a) If a court refers a pending dispute for resolution by an alternative dispute resolution procedure under § 154.021, the court may appoint an impartial third party to facilitate the procedure.
(b) The court may appoint a third party who is agreed on by the parties if the person qualifies for appointment under this subchapter.

Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 154.051

  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) The court may appoint more than one third party under this section.

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