1 Tex. Admin. Code § 12.23
If a respondent fails to appear at a hearing after notice of the hearing was given pursuant to §12.21 of this title (relating to Notice), the commission may proceed in the respondent's absence and, where appropriate, may decide against the respondent.
Source Note:The provisions of this §12.23 adopted to be effective December 31, 1993, 18 TexReg 9711.