A person may not conduct oral or written communications with the administrative law judge regarding an issue of law or fact in a contested case other than on notice to all parties with an opportunity to participate or as otherwise authorized by law. Letters to the administrative law judge must show that copies have been sent to all parties (through counsel if a party is represented by counsel).


Source Note: The provisions of this §9.3 adopted to be effective November 13, 1997, 22 TexReg 10951.