2022 Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution
Chapter 171 - General Arbitration
Subchapter D. Court Proceedings
Section 171.085. Contents of Application
Sec. 171.085. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION. (a) A court may require that an application filed under this chapter:
(1) show the jurisdiction of the court;
(2) have attached a copy of the agreement to arbitrate;
(3) define the issue subject to arbitration between the parties under the agreement;
(4) specify the status of the arbitration before the arbitrators; and
(5) show the need for the court order sought by the applicant.
(b) A court may not find an application inadequate because of the absence of a requirement listed in Subsection (a) unless the court, in its discretion:
(1) requires that the applicant amend the application to meet the requirements of the court; and
(2) grants the applicant a 10-day period to comply.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
