1. (a) Control of the hearing. The judge shall exercise reasonable control over the mode and order of presenting preliminary matters, pending motions, opening statements, witness testimony and other evidence, oral or written closing argument, and other processes in the hearing.
2. (b) Designation of order of parties' presentations. The judge will designate the order in which the parties will present evidence and argument. Generally, the party with the burden of proof will present evidence first and will open and conclude oral argument. The judge shall designate the party with the burden of proof in accordance with §155.427 of this title (relating to Burden of Proof).

Source Note:The provisions of this §155.425 adopted to be effective November 26, 2008, 33 TexReg 9451.