The arbitrator shall:   (1) secure appropriate facilities for the hearing, giving preference to using state facilities;   (2) protect the interests of DADS and the facility;   (3) ensure that all relevant evidence has been disclosed to the arbitrator, DADS, and facility; and   (4) render an order consistent with applicable state and federal law, including the Code; Tex. Hum. Res. Code Ann., Chapter 32; and this chapter.

Source Note: The provisions of this §163.29 adopted to be effective January 1, 1996, 20 TexReg 10757; amended to be effective November 17, 2005, 30 TexReg 7429