SECTION 206.62. Definitions

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

(1) Administrative Law Judge--A person appointed by the State Office of Administrative Hearings to conduct a hearing on matters within the department's jurisdiction.

(2) Claim--A claim made pursuant to Occupations Code, Chapter 2302, Salvage Vehicle Dealers; Transportation Code, §681.012, Seizure and Revocation of Placard; Transportation Code, Chapter 643, Motor Carrier and Leasing Company Registration; and Transportation Code, Chapter 645, Single State Registration for Motor Carriers.

(3) Department--The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

(4) Executive director--The chief administrative officer of the department or, if permitted by law, the director's designee.

(5) Party--The department or a person named or permitted to participate in a contested case.

(6) Petition--The document that initiates a contested case.

(7) Petitioner--A party who files a petition.

Source Note: The provisions of this §206.62 adopted to be effective February 4, 2010, 35 TexReg 654