(a) All parties, witnesses, counsel, and authorized
representatives shall conduct themselves in all contested case hearings
with proper dignity, courtesy, and respect for the board, the hearing
officer, and other parties.
(b) Upon violation of this section, any party, witness,
attorney, or authorized representative may be:
(1) excluded from the contested case hearing for such
period and upon such conditions as are just; or
(2) subject to other just, reasonable, and lawful disciplinary
action as the board, hearing officer, or department may order.
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Source Note: The provisions of this §215.43 adopted to be effective February 11, 2010, 35 TexReg 883; amended to be effective March 11, 2014, 39 TexReg 1728; amended to be effective February 13, 2017, 42 TexReg 571 |