- (a) After the conclusion of the hearing, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) shall prepare and serve on the parties a proposal for decision (PFD) that includes the ALJ's findings of fact and conclusions of law.
- (b) In the PFD, the ALJ may recommend an appropriate disciplinary sanction, either that sought by the Board or another sanction, in accordance with Board rules if the ALJ found a violation of statutes or rules under the Board's jurisdiction.
- (c) Any party adversely affected by the PFD may file exceptions and a supporting brief to the ALJ within 15 days after the PFD's date of service.
- (d) The other party may file a response to exceptions within 15 days of the filing of exceptions.
- (e) All parties shall also serve exceptions and response on the opposing party.
Source Note:The provisions of this §81.9 adopted to be effective June 30, 2020, 45 TexReg 4032.