SECTION 80.27. Form of Pleadings

(a) All pleadings filed under this chapter should contain:

(1) the name of the party;

(2) the names of all other known parties;

(3) a concise statement of the facts and the law relied upon;

(4) a prayer stating the type of relief, action, or order desired;

(5) any other matter required by statute;

(6) a certificate of service; and

(7) the signature of the party or the party's authorized representative.

(b) All pleadings shall include the docket number assigned the case by the chief clerk.

(c) Any pleading may adopt and incorporate, by reference, any part of any document or entry in the official files and records of the agency. Copies of the relevant portions of such documents must be attached to the pleadings.

Source Note: The provisions of this §80.27 adopted to be effective June 6, 1996, 21 TexReg 4763.