1 Texas Administrative Code § 12.83 – Formal Hearing When the commission orders a formal hearing the commission shall decide whether the formal hearing will be held before the commission or before the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

1 Texas Administrative Code § 12.82 – Notice of Formal Hearing (a) Commission staff shall provide notice of a formal hearing to a respondent and complainant at least 60 days before the date of the hearing and must include, in addition to the contents required by section 571.126(b) of the Government Code: (1) the date,…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 12.81 – Order of Formal Hearing As soon as practicable after the commission orders a formal hearing, the executive director shall provide to the parties to the complaint, and to the complainant, a copy of the commission’s decision to order the hearing. The decision shall include the date, time, and…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 12.72 – Preliminary Review Hearing (a) Commission staff and the respondent may present any relevant evidence at a preliminary review hearing, including examination and cross-examination of witnesses. (b) Commission staff and the respondent may present an opening and closing statement at a preliminary review hearing.

1 Texas Administrative Code § 12.71 – Notice of Preliminary Review Hearing (a) Commission staff shall provide notice of a preliminary review hearing to a respondent and complainant at least 30 days before the date of the hearing and must include: (1) the date, time, place, and nature of the hearing; (2) a statement of…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 12.66 – Sign Orders and Subpoenas The presiding officer may sign previously approved subpoenas and orders.

1 Texas Administrative Code § 12.65 – Rule on Evidentiary Matters The presiding officer shall have the power to rule on admissibility and other questions of evidence.

1 Texas Administrative Code § 12.64 – Conduct Hearings The presiding officer shall have the authority and duty to conduct a full, fair, and efficient hearing, including the power to: (1) administer oaths; (2) take testimony, including the power to question witnesses and to request the presence of a witness from a state agency; (3)…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 12.63 – Consolidate or Sever Matters for Hearing (a) The presiding officer may order that cases be consolidated or joined for hearing if there are common issues of law or fact and consolidation or joint hearing will promote the fair and efficient handling of the matters. (b) The presiding officer…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 12.62 – Set Hearings The presiding officer may order that one or more hearings be held to address any matters pending in a sworn complaint proceeding, including motions to dismiss, motions for discovery or subpoenas, motions for sanctions, or any other matters related to the proceeding. The commission shall provide…