Section 247.089 - Attendance(a) The arbitrator may proceed in the absence of any party or representative of a party who, after notice of the proceeding, fails to be present or to obtain a postponement.(b) An arbitrator may not make an order solely on the default of a party and shall require the party who is present to submit evidence, as required by the arbitrator, before making an award.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 247.089
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 218,Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2013.