(a) Contents of record. The record in a contested case includes:      
        (1) all pleadings, motions, briefs, and interim orders;        
          (2) evidence received or considered;          
            (3) a statement of matters officially noticed;            
              (4) questions and offers of proof, objections, and rulings on objections;              
                (5) any decision, opinion, or report by the examiner presiding at the hearing;                
                  (6) all staff memoranda or data submitted to or considered by the hearing examiner or members of the agency who are involved in making the decision;                  
                    (7) proposed findings and exceptions;                    
                      (8) any findings of fact or conclusions of law;                      
                        (9) the final order of the commissioner.                        
                          (b) Findings of fact. Findings of fact shall be based exclusively on the evidence presented and on matters officially noticed.                         
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §17.36 adopted to be effective April 22, 1992, 17 TexReg 2472.