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

Source Note: The provisions of this §800.473 adopted to be effective August 23, 2000, 25 TexReg 8063