The objective of this chapter is to obtain a just, fair, and equitable determination of any matter within the jurisdiction of the Board. To the end that this objective may be attained with as great expedition and at the least expense as possible to the parties and the State, the provisions of this chapter shall be given a liberal construction. The provisions of this chapter govern the procedure for the institution, conduct, and determination of all proceedings before the Board. The provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), Government Code, Chapter 2001, govern where ambiguity or differences exist between the provisions of this chapter and APA.

Source Note: The provisions of this §470.1 adopted to be effective December 2, 1999, 24 TexReg 10552