- (a) Purpose. Unless otherwise provided by statute or by the provisions of this subchapter, this subchapter will govern the processes followed in handling all adjudicative matters under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), Tex. Gov't Code Ann. Chapter 2001.
- (b) Scope. These rules govern the institution, conduct, and determination of adjudicative proceedings required or permitted by law, whether instituted by the Department or by the filing of an application, claim, complaint, or any other pleading. These rules shall not be construed so as to enlarge, diminish, modify, or otherwise alter the jurisdiction, powers, or authority of the Commission, the Executive Director, or the substantive rights of any person or agency.
Source Note:The provisions of this §60.100 adopted to be effective November 5, 1998, 23 TexReg 11103.