SECTION 110.3. Definitions

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

(1) Administrative law judge (ALJ)--Unless otherwise specified, ALJ means both a SOAH ALJ and an HHSC ALJ.

(2) Commissioner--The Executive Commissioner of HHSC.

(3) Contested case--A contested case, as defined in Texas Government Code, §2001.003, to which HHSC is a party.

(4) HHSC--The Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

(5) Party--HHSC or another person named or admitted to participate in a contested case.

(6) PFD--Proposal for decision.

(7) SOAH--The State Office of Administrative Hearings.

(8) TAC--Texas Administrative Code.

Source Note: The provisions of this §110.3 adopted to be effective January 1, 2023, 47 TexReg 8679