| (a) Each party to the arbitration proceeding is entitled
to be present, to have a full, fair, and impartial hearing of all
relevant evidence, and to present the party's respective position
on the issue(s) in dispute.
(b) Parties to the arbitration are entitled to be represented
by counsel or other representative authorized under and in accordance
with the Texas Workers' Compensation Act and division rules.
(c) Each party, and the arbitrator, is permitted to
call witnesses who have relevant information to testify (under oath
if required by the arbitrator or requested by a party) and to ask
questions of any witnesses called.
(d) A party desiring to have a record made of the arbitration
proceeding by stenographic means may do so and is responsible for
arranging for and the expense of making a record by such means. A
copy of the stenographic report shall be provided to the division's
chief clerk of proceedings at no charge and may be made available
to the other parties.
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