1 Tex. Admin. Code § 155.425 · Subchapter I. HEARINGS AND PREHEARINGS
Procedure at Hearing
Text — rules in effect on 10/05/2026 (the portal's queryAsDate on the official listing links), fetched 2026-10-05T11:00:47Z
(a) Control of the hearing. The judge shall exercise reasonable control over the mode and order of presenting preliminary matters, pending motions, opening statements, witness testimony and other evidence, oral or written closing argument, and other processes in the hearing.
(b) Designation of order of parties' presentations. The judge will designate the order in which the parties will present evidence and argument. Generally, the party with the burden of proof will present evidence first and will open and conclude oral argument. The judge shall designate the party with the burden of proof in accordance with §155.427 of this chapter.
(c) Waiver of allegations. An allegation contained in the notice of hearing, complaint, or other pleading that is not addressed during the proceeding may be deemed waived.
(d) Closing arguments. Closing arguments may be made orally or, when ordered by the judge, in writing.
(e) Closing the evidentiary record. Unless otherwise ordered by the judge, the record will close at the later of:
(1) the end of the hearing; or
(2) the date the final brief is due, when closing arguments are made in writing.
Notes and commentary — not rule text
Source Note
The provisions of this §155.425 adopted to be effective November 26, 2008, 33 TexReg 9451; amended to be effective January 1, 2017, 41 TexReg 8593.
Source of truth
- Edition
- rules in effect on 10/05/2026 (the portal's queryAsDate on the official listing links), fetched 2026-10-05T11:00:47Z
- Official file
- https://texas-sos.appianportalsgov.com/rules-and-meetings?recordId=180787&queryAsDate=10%2F05%2F2026&interface=VIEW_TAC_SUMMARY&$locale=en_US
- Text hash
- sha256 4d0fae0301d01d8ef4ba10b8d0958ab04ea359924c70b00f9296b4afe78322bb
- Composed by
- compose_tac.py 2026-10-05: the Secretary of State's rule records; verify_tac.py's independent reading agrees character for character
Procedural information only. Not legal advice and not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Confirm the current text with the official publisher before relying on it.