504.054
(a) A party to a medical dispute that remains unresolved after the review described by Section 504.053(d)(3) is entitled to a contested case hearing. A hearing under this subsection shall be conducted by the division in the same manner as a hearing conducted under Section 413.0311. (b) The administrative law judge conducting the contested case […]
410.152
(a) An administrative law judge shall conduct a contested case hearing. (b) An administrative law judge must be licensed to practice law in this state. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., ch. 839 (H.B. 2111), § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2017.
410.156
(a) Each party shall attend a contested case hearing. (b) A party commits an administrative violation if the party, without good cause as determined by the administrative law judge, does not attend a contested case hearing. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. […]
410.158
(a) Except as provided by Section 410.162, discovery is limited to: (1) depositions on written questions to any health care provider; (2) depositions of other witnesses as permitted by the administrative law judge for good cause shown; and (3) interrogatories as prescribed by the commissioner. (b) Discovery under Subsection (a) may not seek information that […]
410.162
For good cause shown, a party may obtain permission from the administrative law judge to conduct additional discovery as necessary. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., ch. 839 (H.B. 2111), § 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2017.
410.163
(a) At a contested case hearing the administrative law judge shall: (1) swear witnesses; (2) receive testimony; (3) allow examination and cross-examination of witnesses; (4) accept documents and other tangible evidence; and (5) allow the presentation of evidence by affidavit. (b) An administrative law judge shall ensure the preservation of the rights of the parties […]
410.164
(a) The proceedings of a contested case hearing shall be recorded electronically. A party may request a transcript of the proceeding and shall pay the reasonable cost of the transcription. (b) A party may request that the proceedings of the contested case hearing be recorded by a court reporter. The party making the request shall […]
410.165
(a) The administrative law judge is the sole judge of the relevance and materiality of the evidence offered and of the weight and credibility to be given to the evidence. Conformity to legal rules of evidence is not necessary. (b) An administrative law judge may accept a written statement signed by a witness and shall […]
410.167
A party and an administrative law judge may not communicate outside the contested case hearing unless the communication is in writing with copies provided to all parties or relates to procedural matters. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., ch. 839 (H.B. 2111), § […]
410.168
(a) The administrative law judge shall issue a written decision that includes: (1) findings of fact and conclusions of law; (2) a determination of whether benefits are due; and (3) an award of benefits due. (b) The decision may address accrued benefits, future benefits, or both accrued benefits and future benefits. (c) The administrative law […]