Texas Administrative Code
Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION
Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS
Chapter 1 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Subchapter H - DECISION
Section 1.124 - Oral Argument before the Commission
Current through Reg. 49, No. 12; March 22, 2024
(a) Any party may request oral argument on a matter before the Commissioners by filing the request with the Docket Services Section as part of a party's exceptions, replies to exceptions, motion for rehearing, or reply to a motion for rehearing. A party may not orally request the opportunity to make oral argument at a Commission open meeting.
(b) Oral argument may be allowed at the discretion of the Commissioners. Failure of the Commissioners to grant a request for oral argument shall be deemed denial of the request.
(c) The Commissioners may request that parties to any proceeding present oral argument.
(d) If the Commissioners will hear oral argument, the Commissioners shall determine the date, time, and order of the oral argument. The Commissioners may:
(e) Persons who need special equipment or assistance and who have a special request concerning the presentation of comments or oral argument should contact the secretary of the Commission at least 48 hours prior to the start of the open meeting to ensure that they are provided with the necessary special equipment or assistance. Failure to make such a request will not preclude a person from providing comment or oral argument. A special request includes:
(f) The Commissioners will accept unsolicited comments from elected officials when they are acting in their official capacities.