(a) Purpose. Unless otherwise provided by statute or
by the provisions of this subchapter, this subchapter will govern
the institution and final conclusion of proceedings followed in handling
all adjudicative matters under the APA. Once the commission files
the Request to Docket Case form with SOAH, SOAH acquires jurisdiction
over a contested case, and a hearing conducted by SOAH on a contested
case proceeding pending before the commission is governed by SOAH's
rules of procedure. In the case of a conflict with rules in this chapter,
SOAH's rules, 1 TAC Chapter 155, control after the filing of the Request
to Docket Case form and until after final amendments or corrections
to the proposal for decision.
(b) Scope. These rules govern the institution, conduct,
and determination of adjudicative proceedings required or permitted
by law, whether instituted by the commission or by the filing of an
application, claim, complaint, or any other pleading. These rules
shall not be construed so as to enlarge, diminish, modify, or otherwise
alter the jurisdiction, powers, or authority of the commission, the
administrator, or the substantive rights of any person or agency.
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