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Procedural Rules - Chapter 22  Chapter 22 Rules

Proposed New:
§22.162 §22.162 Plain language description
Proposed Revisions:
§22.71 §22.71 Plain language description
§22.72 §22.72 Plain language description
§22.2 - §22.4, §22.21, §22.23, §22.31, §22.52, §22.53, §22.56, §22.74 - §22.80, §22.101, §22.103, and §22.104 Plain language description
§22.123, §22.124, §22.125, §22.126, §22.127, §22.141, §22.142, §22.143, §22.144, §22.161, §22.181, §22.182, and §22.183 Plain language description
§§22.201, 22.204, 22.205, 22.207, 22.221, 22.225, 22.228, 22.241, 22.244, 22.246, 22.261, 22.262, 22.263, 22.264, 22.281, 22.282, and Repeal of §22.248 Plain language description
Procedural Rules & Laws
Rule Description/Explanatory Information Effective
22 TOC Chapter 22 Table of Contents 07/10/25
Subchapter A General Provisions and Definitions
§22.1 Purpose and Scope. 08/04/14
§22.2 Definitions. (Proposed Revision Pending) 12/04/16
§22.3 Standards of Conduct. (Proposed Revision Pending) 06/04/98
§22.4 Computation of Time. (Proposed Revision Pending) 11/01/93
§22.5 Suspension of Rules and Commission-Prescribed Forms. 11/01/93
Subchapter B The Organization of the Commission.
§22.21 Meetings. (Proposed Revision Pending) 11/01/93
§22.22 Service on the Commission. 08/09/04
§22.23 Delegation of Authority to Request Representation by the Attorney General. (Proposed Revision Pending) 10/03/19
Subchapter C Classification of Applications or Other Documents Initiating a Proceeding
§22.31 Classification in General. 12/04/16
§22.32 Administrative Review. 12/04/16
§22.33 Tariff Filings. 12/04/16
§22.34 Consolidation and Severance. 11/01/93
§22.35 Informal Disposition. 03/26/01
Subchapter D Notice
§22.51 Notice for Public Utility Regulatory Act, Chapter 36, Subchapters C-E; Chapter 51, §51.009; and Chapter 53, Subchapters C-E, proceedings. 07/19/23
§22.52 Notice in Licensing Proceedings. (Proposed Revision Pending) 12/20/23
§22.53 Notice of Regional Hearings. (Proposed Revision Pending) 11/01/93
§22.54 Notice to Be Provided by the Commission. 11/01/93
§22.55 Notice in Other Proceedings. 11/01/93
§22.56 Notice of Unclaimed Funds. (Proposed Revision Pending) 07/22/98
Subchapter E Pleadings and Other Documents / Rule History
§22.71 Filing of Pleadings, Documents and Other Materials. (Proposed Revision Pending) 12/04/16
§22.72 Formal Requisites of Pleadings and Documents to be Filed with the Commission. (Proposed Revision Pending) 12/04/16
§22.73 General Requirements for Applications. 12/04/16
§22.74 Service of Pleadings and Documents. (Proposed Revision Pending) 12/04/16
§22.75 Examination and Correction of Pleadings and Documents. (Proposed Revision Pending) 12/04/16
§22.76 Amended Pleadings. (Proposed Revision Pending) 12/04/16
§22.77 Motions. (Proposed Revision Pending) 09/23/99
§22.78 Responsive Pleadings and Emergency Action. (Proposed Revision Pending) 12/04/16
§22.79 Continuances. (Proposed Revision Pending) 11/01/93
§22.80 Commission Prescribed Forms. (Proposed Revision Pending) 09/23/99
Subchapter F Parties
§22.101 Representative Appearances. (Proposed Revision Pending) 12/04/16
§22.102 Classification of Parties. 03/26/01
§22.103 Standing to Intervene. (Proposed Revision Pending) 12/04/16
§22.104 Motions to Intervene. (Proposed Revision Pending) 05/15/24
§22.105 Alignment of Parties. 03/26/01
§22.106 Statement of No Access. 12/04/16
Subchapter G Prehearing Proceedings
§22.121 Prehearing Conferences. 11/01/93
§22.122 Interim Orders. 11/01/93
§22.123 Appeal of an Interim Order and Motions of Reconsideration of Interim Order Issued by the Commission. (Proposed Revision Pending) 09/05/24
§22.124 Statements of Position. (Proposed Revision Pending) 01/17/99
§22.125 Interim Relief. (Proposed Revision Pending) 12/04/16
§22.126 Bonded Rates. (Proposed Revision Pending) 12/04/16
§22.127 Certification of an Issue to the Commission. (Proposed Revision Pending) 12/04/16
Subchapter H Discovery Procedures
§22.141 Forms and Scope of Discovery. (Proposed Revision Pending) 12/04/16
§22.142 Limitations on Discovery and Protective Orders. (Proposed Revision Pending) 07/19/23
§22.143 Depositions. (Proposed Revision Pending) 03/26/01
§22.144 Requests for Information and Requests for Admission of Facts. (Proposed Revision Pending) 12/17/00
§22.145 Subpoenas. 09/08/95
Subchapter I Sanctions
§22.161 Sanctions. (Proposed Revision Pending) 03/26/01
Subchapter J Summary Proceedings
§22.181 Dismissal of a Proceeding. (Proposed Revision Pending) 09/05/24
§22.182 Summary Decision. (Proposed Revision Pending) 01/05/17
§22.183 Disposition by Default. (Proposed Revision Pending) 12/04/16
Subchapter K Hearings.
§22.201 Place and Nature of Hearings. (Proposed Revision Pending) 11/01/93
§22.202 Presiding Officer. 10/27/98
§22.203 Order of Procedure. 03/26/01
§22.204 Transcript and Record. (Proposed Revision Pending) 09/08/95
§22.205 Briefs. (Proposed Revision Pending) 11/01/93
§22.206 Consideration of Contested Settlements. 09/08/95
§22.207 Referral to State Office of Administrative Hearings. (Proposed Revision Pending) 09/08/95
Subchapter L Evidence and Exhibits in Contested Cases
§22.221 Rules of Evidence in Contested Cases. (Proposed Revision Pending) 11/01/93
§22.222 Official Notice. 02/11/99
§22.223 Witnesses to Be Sworn. 11/01/93
§22.224 Documentary Evidence. 11/01/93
§22.225 Written Testimony and Accompanying Exhibits. (Proposed Revision Pending) 12/04/16
§22.226 Exhibits. 12/04/16
§22.227 Offers of Proof. 11/01/93
§22.228 Stipulation of Facts. (Proposed Revision Pending) 11/01/93
Subchapter M Procedures and Filing Requirements in Particular Commission Proceedings
§22.241 Investigations. (Proposed Revision Pending) 03/26/01
§22.242 Complaints. 12/04/16
§22.243 Electric or Telecommunication Rate Change Proceedings. 12/04/16
§22.244 Review of Municipal Rate Actions. (Proposed Revision Pending) 12/04/16
§22.245 Repealed. 05/11/99
§22.246 Administrative Penalties. (Proposed Revision Pending) 05/15/24
§22.248 Retail Public Utilities. (Proposed Repeal Pending) 08/04/14
§22.251 Review of Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) Conduct. 07/10/25
Subchapter N Decision and Orders
§22.261 Proposals for Decision. (Proposed Revision Pending) 09/08/95
§22.262 Commission Action After a Proposal for Decision. (Proposed Revision Pending) 09/05/24
§22.263 Final Orders. (Proposed Revision Pending) 12/04/16
§22.264 Rehearing. (Proposed Revision Pending) 12/04/16
Subchapter O Rulemaking
§22.281 Initiation of Rulemaking. (Proposed Revision Pending) 03/26/01
§22.282 Notice and Public Participation in Rulemaking Procedures. (Proposed Revision Pending) 05/07/98
§22.283 Emergency Adoption. 09/08/95
§22.284 Informal Information Gathering. 05/07/98
Subchapter P Emergency Orders for Water and Sewer Utilities.
§22.291 Purpose and Applicability. 07/03/16
§22.292 Definitions. 07/03/16
§22.293 Notification of Emergency Order. 07/03/16
§22.295 Application for Emergency Order. 07/03/16
§22.296 Additional Requirements for Emergency Rate Increases. 07/03/16
§22.297 Notice and Opportunity for Hearing. 07/03/16
§22.298 Contents of Emergency Order. 07/03/16
§22.299 Hearing Required to Affirm, Modify, or Set Aside. 07/03/16