(a) Commission staff and the respondent may present any relevant evidence at a preliminary review hearing, including examination and cross-examination of witnesses.
(b) Commission staff and the respondent may present an opening and closing statement at a preliminary review hearing.
1 Texas Administrative Code § 12.81 – Order of Formal Hearing As soon as practicable after the commission orders a formal hearing, the executive director shall provide to the
1 Texas Administrative Code § 12.71 – Notice of Preliminary Review Hearing (a) Commission staff shall provide notice of a preliminary review hearing to a respondent and complainant at
1 Texas Administrative Code § 12.66 – Sign Orders and Subpoenas The presiding officer may sign previously approved subpoenas and orders. See also 5 U.S. Code § 5545a: Availability
1 Texas Administrative Code § 12.65 – Rule on Evidentiary Matters The presiding officer shall have the power to rule on admissibility and other questions of evidence. See also
