(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., R.S., Ch. 839 (H.B. 2111), § 3, eff. September 1, 2017.