Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 2301.709. Review by Board

(1) specify the role of division personnel in managing contested cases before the board or a person delegated power from the board under Section 2301.154, including advising on procedural matters;

(2) specify appropriate conduct and discussion by the board or a person delegated power from the board under Section 2301.154 regarding proposals for decision issued by administrative law judges;

(3) specify clear expectations limiting arguments and discussion under Subsection (b) to evidence in the record of the contested case hearing held by the administrative law judge;

(4) address ex parte communications;  and

(5) distinguish between using industry expertise and representing or advocating for an industry when reviewing a case under this subchapter.