The individual has the right to:

1. (1) examine at a reasonable time before the date of the hearing and during the hearing the contents of any appropriate file, and all documents and records to be used by the operating agency or nursing facility at the hearing;
2. (2) bring witnesses;
3. (3) establish all pertinent facts and circumstances;
4. (4) present an argument without undue interference; and
5. (5) question or refute any testimony or evidence, including the opportunity to confront and cross-examine adverse witnesses.

Source Note:The provisions of this §357.23 adopted to be effective March 31, 1999, 24 TexReg 2293.