(a) A hearing must be convened at the time and place stated in the notice.
(b) A hearing may be recessed until a time and place certain:
(1) by giving advance notice as required by Section 2001.057, Government Code; or
(2) without advance notice if the time and place is announced openly before the recess.
(c) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, a person whose legal rights, duties, or privileges are to be determined at a hearing is entitled to:
(1) appear personally or by counsel;
(2) cross-examine adverse witnesses; and
(3) produce evidence and witnesses in the person's own behalf.