(a) An administrative law judge of the office shall conduct a hearing in accordance with the procedures adopted by the chief administrative law judge of the office.
(b) Within a reasonable time after the conclusion of the hearing, the administrative law judge shall issue a written decision containing the administrative law judge’s findings and recommendations.

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Terms Used In Texas Government Code 2260.104

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) The administrative law judge shall base the decision on the pleadings filed with the office and the evidence received.
(d) The decision must include:
(1) the findings of fact and conclusions of law on which the administrative law judge’s decision is based; and
(2) a summary of the evidence.
(e) In a contested case hearing under this subchapter:
(1) the decision may not be appealed except for abuse of discretion; and
(2) the state agency may not change the finding of fact or conclusion of law, nor vacate or modify an order as provided in § 2001.058(e).
(f) Subchapter G, Chapter 2001, does not apply to a hearing under this section.

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