The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Administrative Law Judge--A person appointed by the State Office of Administrative Hearings to conduct a hearing on matters within the department's jurisdiction. (2) Claim--A claim made pursuant to Occupations Code, Chapter 2302, Salvage Vehicle Dealers; Transportation Code, §681.012, Seizure and Revocation of Placard; Transportation Code, Chapter 643, Motor Carrier and Leasing Company Registration; and Transportation Code, Chapter 645, Single State Registration for Motor Carriers. (3) Department--The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. (4) Executive director--The chief administrative officer of the department or, if permitted by law, the director's designee. (5) Party--The department or a person named or permitted to participate in a contested case. (6) Petition--The document that initiates a contested case. (7) Petitioner--A party who files a petition. |
