Sec. 242.259. ATTENDANCE REQUIRED. (a) The arbitrator may proceed in the absence of any party or representative of a party who, after notice of the proceeding, fails to be present or to obtain a postponement.
(b) An arbitrator may not make an order solely on the default of a party and shall require the party who is present to submit evidence, as required by the arbitrator, before making an award.
Redesignated from Health and Safety Code, Subchapter J, Chapter 242 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 27.001(26), eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Licensing of Health Facilities
Chapter 242 - Convalescent and Nursing Facilities and Related Institutions
Subchapter H. -2. Arbitration of Certain Disputes
Section 242.251. Scope of Subchapter
Section 242.252. Election of Arbitration
Section 242.253. Arbitration Procedures
Section 242.254. Arbitrator; Qualifications
Section 242.255. Arbitrator; Selection
Section 242.256. Duties of Arbitrator
Section 242.257. Scheduling of Arbitration
Section 242.258. Exchange and Filing of Information
Section 242.259. Attendance Required
Section 242.260. Testimony; Record
Section 242.262. Closing Statements; Briefs
Section 242.263. Ex Parte Contacts Prohibited
Section 242.265. Effect of Order
Section 242.266. Clerical Error
Section 242.267. Court Vacating Order
Section 242.268. No Arbitration in Case of Emergency Order or Closing Order