Sec. 247.089. ATTENDANCE. (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.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 218 (H.B. 33), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Licensing of Health Facilities
Chapter 247 - Assisted Living Facilities
Section 247.081. Scope of Subchapter
Section 247.082. Election of Arbitration
Section 247.083. Arbitration Procedures
Section 247.084. Arbitrator Qualifications
Section 247.085. Arbitrator Selection
Section 247.086. Arbitrator Duties
Section 247.087. Scheduling of Arbitration
Section 247.088. Exchange and Filing of Information
Section 247.090. Testimony; Record
Section 247.092. Closing Statements; Briefs
Section 247.093. Ex Parte Contacts Prohibited
Section 247.095. Effect of Order
Section 247.096. Clerical Error
Section 247.097. Court Vacating Order
Section 247.098. Enforcement of Certain Arbitration Orders for Civil Penalties