2001.031
(a) A state agency may use an informal conference or consultation to obtain the opinions and advice of interested persons about contemplated rulemaking. (b) A state agency may appoint committees of experts or interested persons or representatives of the public to advise the agency about contemplated rulemaking. (c) The power of a committee appointed under […]
2001.034
(a) A state agency may adopt an emergency rule without prior notice or hearing, or with an abbreviated notice and a hearing that it finds practicable, if the agency: (1) finds that an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare, or a requirement of state or federal law, requires adoption of a rule […]
2001.036
(a) A rule takes effect 20 days after the date on which it is filed in the office of the secretary of state, except that: (1) if a later date is required by statute or specified in the rule, the later date is the effective date; (2) if a state agency finds that an expedited […]
2001.037
If a conflict exists, the official text of a rule is the text on file with the secretary of state and not the text published in the Texas Register or on file with the issuing state agency. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2001.051
In a contested case, each party is entitled to an opportunity: (1) for hearing after reasonable notice of not less than 10 days; and (2) to respond and to present evidence and argument on each issue involved in the case. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2001.053
(a) Each party to a contested case is entitled to the assistance of counsel before a state agency. (b) A party may expressly waive the right to assistance of counsel. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2001.056
Unless precluded by law, an informal disposition may be made of a contested case by: (1) stipulation; (2) agreed settlement; (3) consent order; or (4) default. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2001.057
(a) A state agency may continue a hearing in a contested case from time to time and from place to place. (b) The notice of the hearing must indicate the times and places at which the hearing may be continued. (c) If a hearing is not concluded on the day it begins, a state agency […]
2001.059
(a) On the written request of a party to a contested case, proceedings, or any part of the proceedings, shall be transcribed. (b) A state agency may pay the cost of a transcript or may assess the cost to one or more parties. (c) This chapter does not limit a state agency to a stenographic […]
2001.060
The record in a contested case includes: (1) each pleading, motion, and intermediate ruling; (2) evidence received or considered; (3) a statement of matters officially noticed; (4) questions and offers of proof, objections, and rulings on them; (5) proposed findings and exceptions; (6) each decision, opinion, or report by the officer presiding at the hearing; […]