The purpose of these rules is to provide for a simple and efficient system of procedure before the board, to insure uniform standards of practice and procedure, public participation and notice of board actions, and a fair and expeditious determination of causes. These rules shall be liberally construed, with a view towards the purpose for which they were adopted.

Source Note:The provisions of this §157.2 adopted to be effective April 1, 2001, 26 TexReg 2169.