(a) Typewritten or Printed. Pleadings shall be typewritten or printed upon paper 8 1/2 by 11 inches with a left-hand margin at least 1 inch wide and exhibits annexed thereto shall be folded to the same size. Reproductions are acceptable, provided all copies are clear and permanently legible and are certified as true and correct copies. (b) Content. Pleadings shall state their object, shall contain a concise statement of facts in support of the same, and shall be signed by the applicant or his authorized agent. (c) Signature and Address. The original of every pleading shall be signed in ink by the party filing the paper or by his authorized representative. Pleadings shall contain the address of the party filing the document or the name, telephone number, and business address of the representative. (d) Pleadings. All pleadings for which no official form is prescribed shall contain: (1) the name of the party seeking to bring about or prevent action by the Board; (2) the names of all other known parties in interest; (3) a concise statement of the facts relied upon by the pleader; (4) a prayer stating the type of relief, action, or order desired by the pleader; (5) any other matter required by statute; and (6) a certificate of service, as required by §377.9(b) of this title (relating to Service in Nonrulemaking Proceedings). (e) Filing Fees. Each application, petition, or complaint which is intended to institute a proceeding before the Board shall be accompanied by the filing fee, prescribed by law or these rules.
Source Note: The provisions of this §377.21 adopted to be effective July 5, 2006, 31 TexReg 5294