Texas Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Part 7 - STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
Chapter 163 - ARBITRATION PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES REGARDING CONVALESCENT AND NURSING HOMES
Subchapter D - SELECTION OF ARBITRATOR AND COSTS
Section 163.159 - Duties of the Arbitrator

(1) secure appropriate facilities for the hearing, giving preference to using state facilities;

(2) protect the interests of DADS and the facility;

(3) ensure that all relevant evidence has been disclosed to the arbitrator, DADS, and facility; and

(4) render an order consistent with applicable state and federal law, including the Code and this chapter.