The purpose of these rules is to provide for a simple and efficient system of procedure before the board, to ensure uniform standards of practice and procedure, public participation and notice of board actions, and a fair and expeditious determination of causes. These rules shall be liberally construed, with a view towards the purpose for which they were adopted.

Source Note: The provisions of this §157.2 adopted to be effective April 1, 2001, 26 TexReg 2169; amended to be effective June 14, 2010, 35 TexReg 5035