Section 172.203 - Conduct of Conciliation(a) A conciliator: (1) shall be guided by principles of objectivity, fairness, and justice; and(2) shall consider, among other things: (A) the rights and obligations of the parties;(B) the usages of the trade concerned; and(C) the circumstances surrounding the dispute, including any previous practices between the parties.(b) The conciliator may conduct the conciliation in a manner that the conciliator considers appropriate, considering the circumstances of the case, the wishes of the parties, and the desirability of a speedy settlement of the dispute.(c) Except as provided by this chapter, a law of this state governing procedure, other than this chapter, does not apply to conciliation under this chapter.Tex. Civ. Prac. and Rem. Code § 172.203
Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. 9/1/1997.Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 109, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989. Redesignated from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. art. 249-20 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 588, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1995.