1. (a) Statements of position required.

   1. (1) Each party that has not prefiled direct testimony must file a statement of position no later than three working days before the start of a hearing unless the presiding officer determines that such a requirement would add unjustified burden and expense to the proceeding, or that a different deadline should be imposed.
   2. (2) In accordance with §22.161 of this title (relating to Sanctions), the presiding officer may sanction any party who fails to comply with the requirement that a statement of position be filed.

2. (b) Contents of Statement of Position. Unless otherwise provided by order of the presiding officer, the statement of position must contain the following information:

   1. (1) a concise statement of the party's position in the proceeding;
   2. (2) a concise statement of each question of fact, law, or policy the party considers at issue;
   3. (3) a concise statement of the party's position on each issue identified in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.

Source Note:The provisions of this §22.124 adopted to be effective November 1, 1993, 18 TexReg 6641; amended to be effective January 17, 1999, 24 TexReg 256; amended to be effective March 18, 2026, 51 TexReg 1630.