1. (a) These rules of practice are applicable to contested cases arising under the Texas Credit Union Act.

2. (b) The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

   1. (1) ADR--alternative dispute resolution.
   2. (2) ALJ--administrative law judge employed by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
   3. (3) Contested case--a proceeding in which the legal rights, duties, or privileges of a party are to be determined by the Commissioner or the Commission after an opportunity for adjudicative hearing. A contested case at the Department commences upon the filing of a proper and timely request for hearing.
   4. (4) Party--an applicant, a protestant, a respondent, or department staff, who is admitted as a party.
   5. (5) PFD--a proposal for decision issued by an ALJ.
   6. (6) SOAH--the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
3. (c) If any section of this chapter is found to be invalid, the invalidity shall not affect the validity of any other provision of this chapter.

Source Note:The provisions of this §93.101 adopted to be effective August 10, 1999, 24 TexReg 6027.