Sec. 242.264. ORDER. (a) The arbitrator may enter any order that may be entered by the department, executive commissioner, commissioner, or court under this chapter in relation to a dispute described by Section 242.251.
(b) The arbitrator shall enter the order not later than the 60th day after the last day of the arbitration.
(c) The arbitrator shall base the order on the facts established at arbitration, including stipulations of the parties, and on the law as properly applied to those facts.
(d) The order must:
(1) be in writing;
(2) be signed and dated by the arbitrator; and
(3) include a statement of the arbitrator's decision on the contested issues and the department's and institution's stipulations on uncontested issues.
(e) The arbitrator shall file a copy of the order with the department and shall notify the department and the institution in writing of the decision.
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.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0639, eff. April 2, 2015.
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