Conduct and decorum shall be maintained and enforced by the presiding officer. Every party, witness, attorney, or other representative shall participate in all proceedings with proper dignity, courtesy, and respect for the agency and all other parties. Attorneys and other representatives of parties shall observe and practice a high standard of ethical behavior.

Source Note: The provisions of this §1.6 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976; amended to be effective July 13, 1984, 9 TexReg 3651.