(a) The mediator shall possess the qualifications required under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, §154.052, be subject to the standards and duties prescribed by Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, §154.053, and have the qualified immunity prescribed by Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, §154.055, if applicable.
(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.
(c) Prior to the commencement of the mediation, the mediator shall provide each party a written statement of the ethical standards that will govern the mediation.

Source Note: The provisions of this §20.57 adopted to be effective February 12, 2004, 29 TexReg 1196