The objective of these sections is to obtain a just, fair, and equitable determination of any matter within the jurisdiction of the board, the commissioner or the fire marshal. To the end that this objective may be attained with the greatest expedition and at the least expense as possible to the parties and the state, these rules shall be given a liberal construction. Except as provided by other applicable law, these rules govern the procedure for the institution, conduct, and determination of proceedings before the board, the commissioner, or the fire marshal. Sections 1.27-1.54, 1.59, and 1.60 of these sections do not govern certain special procedures permitted or authorized by law, including, but not limited to, the special procedures specified in the Insurance Code, Article 1.33, and the Insurance Code, Chapter 5, Subchapter L, and the rules promulgated thereunder, pursuant to which the State Board of Insurance may hold hearings or meetings or take other action in a manner not required by law to be conducted in accordance with those sections or as a contested case or rule-making procedure under the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act. These sections do not apply to matters related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of this agency. The provisions of the Act govern where ambiguity or differences exist between these sections and the Act.

Source Note: The provisions of this §1.1 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976; amended to be effective July 13, 1984, 9 TexReg 3651.