1. (a) Classification and assignment of control number. Central Records will determine whether an application or other document initiating a proceeding should be designated as a docket, tariff filing, or project. Central Records will assign an appropriate control number to each docket, tariff filing, or project.
2. (b) Control numbering system. Central Records will establish and maintain a control numbering system.
3. (c) Control number log. Central Records will maintain a record or log of all applications or other documents assigned a control number, which will include the style, the date the application or other document was filed or the proceeding initiated, the nature of the proceeding, and the presiding officer assigned to the proceeding, if any. The log will be accessible to the public.
4. (d) Control number assignment. A control number will be assigned to a proceeding only at the time of filing an application unless otherwise required by rule or on approval of the Office of Policy and Docket Management or the director's designee.
5. (e) Closing unused control numbers. Any control number assigned before the filing of an application may be closed by the presiding officer if the application is not filed within 25 days of assignment of the control number.

Source Note:The provisions of this §22.31 adopted to be effective November 1, 1993, 18 TexReg 6641; amended to be effective September 8, 1995, 20 TexReg 6627; amended to be effective July 22, 1998, 23 TexReg 7364; amended to be effective December 4, 2016, 41 TexReg 9472; amended to be effective February 25, 2026, 51 TexReg 1072.