(a) The administrative law judge shall serve on the parties a decision which shall contain:
- (1) a statement of the administrative law judge's reasons for the decision;
- (2) findings of fact and conclusions of law, separately stated, that are necessary to the decision.
- (b) Service. When a decision is prepared, a copy of the decision shall be served by the administrative law judge on each party, the respondent's attorney of record or representative, and the board. Service of the decision shall be in accordance with Section 157.9(b) of this title (relating to Notice of Hearing).
Source Note:The provisions of this §157.15 adopted to be effective April 1, 2001, 26 TexReg 2169; amended to be effective December 29, 2005, 30 TexReg 8692.