The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context indicates otherwise.     
       (1) Administrative law judge (ALJ)--Unless otherwise specified, ALJ means both a SOAH ALJ and an HHSC ALJ.      
       (2) Commissioner--The Executive Commissioner of HHSC.      
       (3) Contested case--A contested case, as defined in Texas Government Code, §2001.003, to which HHSC is a party.      
       (4) HHSC--The Texas Health and Human Services Commission.      
       (5) Party--HHSC or another person named or admitted to participate in a contested case.      
       (6) PFD--Proposal for decision.      
       (7) SOAH--The State Office of Administrative Hearings.      
       (8) TAC--Texas Administrative Code.      
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §110.3 adopted to be effective January 1, 2023, 47 TexReg 8679