Validity of Arbitration Agreements Under Section 171.001 of the TAA, written agreements to arbitrate are generally valid and enforceable in Texas. This section ensures that, barring any specific legal exceptions, parties bound by a written agreement to arbitrate must settle their disputes outside of court.
At arbitration, the arbitrator will listen as the parties offer evidence about the issues. Witnesses will answer questions under oath, and each party will explain its side of the case. After the arbitration, the arbitrator will review the evidence and make a decision (enter an award) on each issue.
Contact the Texas Comptroller's Arbitration team at 800-252-9121 or ptad.arbitration@cpa.texas. You have certain rights under Government Code Chapters 552 and 559 to review, request and correct information we have on file about you. Contact us at the email address or phone number listed in these instructions.
After drafting the Motion to Compel Arbitration, you'll need to file it with the court clerk. You can do this in person or let an attorney do it for you if you have one. Filing requirements vary from one court to another; you need to consult with the court clerk about local rules for filing that apply to your case.
A claimant will typically start arbitration by sending a document known as a “request for arbitration” or a “notice to arbitrate” to its opponent.
The Request must: be written in English, French or Spanish (the official languages of the Centre) include the name and contact details of all parties (including e-mail, street address and telephone number) be signed and dated by the requesting party or its representative.
States have varying requirements for arbitrators, but most require you to have at least a bachelor's degree in law, political science or a similar field. You can gain experience for this role by completing internships and working in entry-level positions under the supervision of an experienced arbitrator.
Arbitration is a procedure in which a dispute is submitted, by agreement of the parties, to one or more arbitrators who make a binding decision on the dispute. In choosing arbitration, the parties opt for a private dispute resolution procedure instead of going to court.
A claimant will typically start arbitration by sending a document known as a “request for arbitration” or a “notice to arbitrate” to its opponent.