2001.061
(a) Unless required for the disposition of an ex parte matter authorized by law, a member or employee of a state agency assigned to render a decision or to make findings of fact and conclusions of law in a contested case may not directly or indirectly communicate in connection with an issue of fact or […]
2001.062
(a) In a contested case, if a majority of the state agency officials who are to render a final decision have not heard the case or read the record, the decision, if adverse to a party other than the agency itself, may not be made until: (1) a proposal for decision is served on each […]
2001.081
The rules of evidence as applied in a nonjury civil case in a district court of this state shall apply to a contested case except that evidence inadmissible under those rules may be admitted if the evidence is: (1) necessary to ascertain facts not reasonably susceptible of proof under those rules; (2) not precluded by […]
2001.082
In a contested case, evidence that is irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly repetitious shall be excluded. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2001.083
In a contested case, a state agency shall give effect to the rules of privilege recognized by law. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2001.084
An objection to an evidentiary offer in a contested case may be made and shall be noted in the record. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2001.085
Subject to the requirements of Sections 2001.081 through 2001.084, any part of the evidence in a contested case may be received in writing if: (1) a hearing will be expedited; and (2) the interests of the parties will not be substantially prejudiced. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, […]
2001.086
A copy or excerpt of documentary evidence may be received in a contested case if an original document is not readily available. On request, a party shall be given an opportunity to compare the copy or excerpt with the original document. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2001.087
In a contested case, a party may conduct cross-examination required for a full and true disclosure of the facts. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2001.088
A state agency may swear witnesses and take their testimony under oath in connection with a contested case held under this chapter. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.