1. (a) Content generally. Written requests for action in a contested case shall be typewritten or printed legibly on 8-1/2 x 11 inch paper and timely filed at SOAH. Photocopies are acceptable if copies are clear and legible. All filings shall contain or be accompanied by the following:

   1. (1) the name of the party seeking action;
   2. (2) the SOAH docket number;
   3. (3) the parties to the case and their status as petitioner or respondent;
   4. (4) a concise statement of the type of relief, action, or order desired by the pleader and identification of the specific reasons for and facts to support the action requested;
   5. (5) a certificate of service, as required by §155.103(b) of this title (related to Service of Documents on Parties);
   6. (6) any other matter required by statute or rule; and
   7. (7) the signature of the submitting party or the party's authorized representative.
2. (b) Amendment or supplementation of pleadings. A party may amend or supplement its pleadings only by written filing. An amendment or supplementation that includes information material to the substance of the hearing, requests for relief, changes to the scope of the hearing, or other matters that unfairly surprise other parties may not be filed later than ten days before the date of the hearing except by agreement of all parties.

Source Note:The provisions of this §155.301 adopted to be effective November 26, 2008, 33 TexReg 9451.