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.