1. (a) Contents of record. The record in a contested case includes:

   1. (1) all pleadings, motions, briefs, and interim orders;
   2. (2) evidence received or considered;
   3. (3) a statement of matters officially noticed;
   4. (4) questions and offers of proof, objections, and rulings on objections;
   5. (5) any decision, opinion, or report by the examiner presiding at the hearing;
   6. (6) all staff memoranda or data submitted to or considered by the administrative law judge or the commissioner;
   7. (7) proposed findings and exceptions;
   8. (8) any findings of fact or conclusions of law; and
   9. (9) the final order of the commissioner.
2. (b) Findings of fact. Findings of fact shall be based exclusively on the evidence presented and on matters officially noticed.

Source Note:The provisions of this §2.19 adopted to be effective January 9, 2003, 28 TexReg 479.