Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 154.051: APPOINTMENT OF IMPARTIAL THIRD PARTIES.

(a) If a court refers a pending dispute for resolution by an alternative dispute resolution procedure under Section 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.

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

Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 1121, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 1987.