(a) On any substantive matter regarding facts, issues, law, or rules, an arbitrator may not communicate with any party outside the arbitration unless the communication is:
- (1) in writing; and
- (2) a copy is delivered to all parties to the arbitration.
- (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, any party may communicate with the arbitrator concerning any procedural matter.
- (c) Failure to comply with this rule is an administrative violation, with a sanction to be established by the commission, pursuant to the Texas Workers' Compensation Act, Article 8308-10.21.
Source Note:The provisions of this §144.2 adopted to be effective December 31, 1991, 16 TexReg 7358.