http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/FA/htm/FA.6.htm#6.601

This subchapter addresses arbitration, mediation, collaborative law and informal settlement conferences in cases of marriage dissolution. The subchapter states that upon a written agreement from the parties, the court may refer them to arbitration for a suit regarding marriage dissolution which, if agreed to by the parties, is binding. If a party opposes arbitration or makes a motion to stay arbitration asserting that the contract containing the arbitration clause is unenforceable, the court may order arbitration only if the court determines that the contract and arbitration clause is valid and enforceable against the party. The court may refer a case to mediation either as a result of a written agreement between the parties or a court motion. In mediation cases, an agreement is binding if it meets certain requirements and if so, is entitled to judgment. Collaborative law may be pursued if there is a written agreement of parties and their attorneys and is dependent upon a good faith effort to dissolve the marriage without judicial intervention. Finally, parties may agree to an informal settlement conference with or without their attorneys.