Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 2301.466. Arbitration

(a) Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise, a manufacturer, distributor, or representative may not require a franchised dealer to submit to arbitration on any issue unless the dealer and the manufacturer, distributor, or representative and their respective counsel agree to the arbitration after a controversy arises.

(b) An arbitrator shall apply this chapter in resolving a controversy.  Either party may appeal to the board a decision of an arbitrator on the ground that the arbitrator failed to apply this chapter.