28 Tex. Admin. Code § 144.2 · Subchapter A. ARBITRATION
Ex Parte Communications
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(a) On any substantive matter regarding facts, issues, law, or rules, an arbitrator may not communicate with any party outside the arbitration unless the communication is:
(1) in writing; and
(2) a copy is delivered to all parties to the arbitration.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, any party may communicate with the arbitrator concerning any procedural matter.
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Source Note
The provisions of this §144.2 adopted to be effective December 31, 1991, 16 TexReg 7358; amended to be effective May 31, 2012, 37 TexReg 3856.
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