Sec. 172.055.  FACTORS CONSIDERED.  In appointing an arbitrator, the district 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.