Alternative Dispute Resolution in Texas
This page covers alternative dispute resolution as it applies in Texas — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what alternative dispute resolution protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern alternative dispute resolution in Texas
Texas state law
- ALTERNATE METHODS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION › GENERAL ARBITRATION › COURT PROCEEDINGSTX CP § 171.098
Cited in 113 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- TRIAL, JUDGMENT, AND APPEAL › TRIAL MATTERS › ACTIONS INVOLVING THE EXERCISE OF CERTAIN CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTSTX CP § 27.001
Cited in 81 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- ALTERNATE METHODS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION › GENERAL ARBITRATION › COURT PROCEEDINGSTX CP § 171.088
Cited in 78 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- ALTERNATE METHODS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION › GENERAL ARBITRATION › GENERAL PROVISIONSTX CP § 171.001
Cited in 77 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- ALTERNATE METHODS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION › GENERAL ARBITRATION › GENERAL PROVISIONSTX CP § 171.002
Cited in 59 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- ALTERNATE METHODS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION › GENERAL ARBITRATION › PROCEEDINGS TO COMPEL OR STAY ARBITRATIONSTX CP § 171.021
Cited in 55 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Title 9 — Arbitration
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Federal Arbitration Act
Federal statute providing for judicial facilitation of private dispute resolution through arbitration. Codified at 9 U.S.C. §§ 1-16.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for alternative dispute resolution in Texas.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.