1. (a) If an appeal is requested under §53.6 of this title (relating to Preliminary Determination; Requests for Appeal), SML will cause an administrative hearing to be set. The hearing is governed by §51.100 of this title (relating to Appeals, Hearings, and Informal Settlement Conferences). At the hearing, SML will present its preliminary determination issued under §53.6 of this title. The claimant will then have the opportunity to present their claim, and the respondent will have the opportunity to contest or defend against the claim.
2. (b) The claimant has the burden of proving they are entitled to recovery. The burden of proof is by a preponderance of the evidence.

Source Note:The provisions of this §53.7 adopted to be effective July 10, 2025, 50 TexReg 3870.