This Note explains the form and content of an application to vacate or modify an arbitration award under the Texas Arbitration. Act. Statutory Framework.Section 12 requires that "notice of a motion to vacate, modify, or correct an award must be served upon the adverse party or his attorney within three months. Notably, parties to an arbitration are free to agree to seek to confirm or vacate an award in state courts, thus, avoiding issues of federal jurisdiction. The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) imposes strict procedural requirements on motions to vacate an arbitral award. I recommend you seek out a lawyer for this. You must file the form in the United States district court that entered the judgment that you are challenging.