SECTION 156.1. Definitions

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

(1) Administrative law judge or judge--An individual appointed by the chief administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) under Government Code, §2003.041. The term shall also include any temporary administrative law judge appointed by the chief administrative law judge pursuant to Government Code, §2003.043.

(2) APA--Government Code, Chapter 2001.

(3) Authorized representative--An attorney authorized to practice law in the State of Texas or, where permitted by applicable law, a person designated by a party to represent the party.

(4) Chief judge--The chief administrative law judge or his or her designee for action under this chapter. Any designee shall be a person qualified to serve as an arbitrator.

(5) Code--Health and Safety Code, Chapter 247 as it may be amended from time to time.

(6) DADS--The Department of Aging and Disability Services.

(7) Facility--An assisted living facility as defined by the Code §247.002(1).

(8) Order--The award or final order issued by the arbitrator.

Source Note: The provisions of this §156.1 adopted to be effective June 17, 2015, 40 TexReg 3627