Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 247.086

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.

The arbitrator shall:
(1) protect the interests of the department and the facility;
(2) ensure that all relevant evidence has been disclosed to the arbitrator, department, and facility; and
(3) render an order consistent with this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter.