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…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 12.61 – Selection and Delegation of Presiding Officer (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), the commission’s chair shall serve as the presiding officer for all hearings. (b) The chair may appoint another commissioner to preside over a hearing held by the commission.

1 Texas Administrative Code § 12.53 – Record of Rulings Rulings not made orally at a recorded hearing shall be in writing and issued to all parties of record.

1 Texas Administrative Code § 12.52 – Private Deliberations As provided by section 571.139 of the Government Code, the commission may deliberate in private regarding the resolution of a sworn complaint or motion, including a dismissal of a complaint, a determination of whether a violation within the jurisdiction of the commission has occurred, and an…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 12.51 – Conduct and Decorum (a) Parties, representatives, and other participants at a hearing shall conduct themselves with dignity, show courtesy and respect for one another and for the commission, and follow any additional guidelines of decorum prescribed by the presiding officer, including adherence to the amount of time allotted…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 12.45 – Motion for Sanctions (a) The commission has the authority to impose appropriate sanctions against a party or its representative for:(1) filing a motion or pleading that is deemed by the commission to be groundless and brought:(A) in bad faith;(B) for the purpose of harassment; or(C) for any other…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 12.44 – Motion for Summary Disposition (a) Summary disposition shall be granted on all or part of a complaint’s allegations if the allegations, the motion for summary disposition, and the summary disposition evidence show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party…