Is there such a thing as a “certified mediator” recognized by the State of Texas?
No. The state has no certification or licensing requirements like CPA’s or attorneys. The TMCA is a private organization that began under the sponsorship of the Texas Bar Association. It has responded to the increasing desire by Texas Supreme Court justices and the public for some way to measure the qualifications of people claiming to be mediators. It is hoped that the TMCA, by requiring its members to meet certain standards, will increase the quality of mediation in the State. The organization is only two or three years old and its success is still being assessed.
