(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, §154.051 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 §51.217 adopted to be effective January 30, 2001, 26 TexReg 979