The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Other terms such as "willful," "intentional," and "knowingly" shall have the meanings defined by the Texas Penal Code.

1. (1) Charged person--The person who is charged with an administrative violation or wrongful act. As used in these rules, charged person includes people initially charged and those found guilty of administrative violations.
2. (2) Patterns of conduct--The acts or omissions of a participant in the workers' compensation system which are repeated. This term is synonymous with the terms "business practice" and "matter of practice."

Source Note:The provisions of this §180.1 adopted to be effective July 29, 1991, 16 TexReg 3940.