| (a) In accordance with the Act, §164.004, an ISC is not required to be held prior to a hearing on temporary suspension. §164.004 further exempts a temporary suspension proceeding from the requirements of §2001.054(c), TEX. GOV'T CODE. (b) To the extent practicable, in the discretion of the chair of the disciplinary panel, the sequence of events will be as follows: (1) Call to Order; (2) Roll Call; (3) Calling of the Case; (4) Recusal Statement; (5) Introductions/Appearances on the Record; (6) Opening Statements by Board Staff and Respondent; (7) Presentation of evidence and information by Board Staff; (8) Presentation of evidence and information on behalf of Respondent; (9) Rebuttal by Board Staff and Respondent; (10) Closing Arguments: (A) Argument by board Staff; (B) Argument by Respondent; (C) Final Argument by board Staff; (11) Deliberations; (12) Announcement of Decision; (13) Adjournment. |
