The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have
the following meanings, unless the context indicates otherwise.
(1) Administrative law judge (ALJ)--Unless otherwise
specified, ALJ means both a SOAH ALJ and an HHSC ALJ.
(2) Commissioner--The Executive Commissioner of HHSC.
(3) Contested case--A contested case, as defined in
Texas Government Code, §2001.003, to which HHSC is a party.
(4) HHSC--The Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
(5) Party--HHSC or another person named or admitted
to participate in a contested case.
(6) PFD--Proposal for decision.
(7) SOAH--The State Office of Administrative Hearings.
(8) TAC--Texas Administrative Code.
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