Does participating in mediation waive my right to dismiss a case for lack of prosecution?

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This question has been addressed in 1 Texas court opinion(s), including In Re Marisol Garza. Don't let 'zombie' litigation linger; if an opposing party files a suit to secure temporary orders and then abandons the case for years, you can force a dismissal. The duty to move a case forward belongs entirely to the person who filed it, and even significant events like the COVID-19 pandemic do not excuse years of total inactivity.

Mediation

Does participating in mediation waive my right to dismiss a case for lack of prosecution?