(a) In order to expedite the presentation of a case, the administrative law judge may allow summary procedures, including, but not limited to, the use of:      
        (1) sworn witness statements;       
        (2) summaries of evidence;       
        (3) medical reports;       
        (4) agreements; and       
        (5) stipulations.       
      (b) The administrative law judge may allow the use of summary procedures:      
        (1) on its own motion; or       
        (2) at the request of a party.       
      (c) A party may request the use of summary procedures in any manner and at any time before the hearing.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §142.8 adopted to be effective February 12, 1991, 16 TexReg 463; amended to be effective January 7, 2019, 44 TexReg 108